Quiz 2 Deck 2 Flashcards
The purpose of the buoyancy tanks on a lifeboat is to
Keep the boat afloat even if swamped
The control lever for the mechanical disengaging apparatus in an open lifeboat shall
All of the above
A person referring to the stern-sheets of a lifeboat/monomoy is speaking of
The aftmost seating
A sweep oar is an oar that is
Longer than the others and used for steering
What is the purpose of the limber holes
To allow the water in the bilge to get to the boat drain or bilge suction
Why are lifeboats “double-enders”
They can go forward or backwards more easily
Your vessel has lifeboats on both sides. Lifeboat #2 is located
Forward of lifeboat #4 on the port side
The grab rail of a metal lifeboat is normally located
Along the turn of the bilge or bilge strake
The bottom row of plating next to the keel of a lifeboat is known as the
Garboard strake
The tops of the thwarts, side benches, and the footings of an open lifeboat are painted what color
International orange
One of the first things you should do upon joining a vessel is to
Check the situation bill
