Q9. With reference to a lifeboat gravity davit arrangement: A. Sketch the arrangement showing the lifeboat both in the housed position and at its maximum point of outboard travel; B. Describe the lowering and raising of life boat stating the safety features and the requirement as per SOLAS 74, with respect to time for hoisting.
Q4. With reference to rescue boat and fast rescue boats, discuss the following:
a) Requirements and equipment for rescue boat. (6)
b) Additional requirements for inflated rescue boats and fast rescue boats. (7)
c) Periodical maintenance & tests required for rescue boat and launching gear. (7)
Q7. a) Describe the periodic maintenance procedures that must be carried out on a lifeboat, its equipment and its davit system to ensure proper operation. (10)
b) Explain the procedure for conducting a dynamic load test on a lifeboat davit and the criteria for evaluating the test results. Why is this test critical for ensuring the safety of the davit system? (10)
Q2. With reference to free fall lifeboat of an ocean-going ship:
A. Periodical maintenance, tests and checks on lifeboat and releasing gear.
B. Secondary means of lowering.
C. Lifeboat Drills.
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