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CD0139. Awareness of LRRS

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“Seagull CBT — CD0139. Awareness of LRRS” contains 19 questions across 1 collection.

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In which of the following situations would it be necessary to manually raise and hold the hydrostatic safety interlock of a lifeboat release and retrieval system? Select the ONE correct answer.

One correct answer

  • When it is necessary to launch a side-launched lifeboat off-load and the hydrostatic safety interlock fails to unlock the release handle.✓ Correct answer
  • To launch a side launched lifeboat off-load in calm seas
  • To reconnect the lifeboat to the hooks prior to retrieval
  • When the operating system safety pin interlock is stuck and cannot be removed
When lowering a side-launched lifeboat, when is the hook load approximately zero? Select the ONE correct answer.

One correct answer

  • When the lifeboat is stationary and floating in the water✓ Correct answer
  • As soon as it clears the lifeboat davits
  • If the boat starts swinging
  • As soon as the lifeboat keel touches the water
During retrieval, why is it necessary to stop raising the lifeboat when just clear of the water? Select the ONE best answer.

One correct answer

  • To recheck that the lifeboat release and retrieval system is properly reset and all interlocks are in place✓ Correct answer
  • To brief the operating crew
  • To give time for the operating crew to store equipment.
  • To check the painter is properly secure.
Why must the handle of a fall preventer device locking pin be painted with a colour different from the hook assembly of a side launched lifeboat? Select the ONE correct answer.

One correct answer

  • To make it apparent to the crew that it must be removed before launching a side-launched lifeboat.✓ Correct answer
  • So that it can be fitted quickly in an emergency
  • So that is easy to find if misplaced or lost.
  • So that it is not fitted the wrong way round.
If the hook assembly is badly damaged, under what circumstances can a side-launched lifeboat be launched and retrieved? Select the ONE correct answer.

One correct answer

  • The lifeboat cannot be launched and retrieved until it has been properly repaired and tested by a suitably qualified technician authorized by the manufacturer✓ Correct answer
  • It can be launched and retrieved only after a risk assessment has been completed following temporary repairs by the chief engineer.
  • It can be launched and retrieved during a drill with a fall preventer device
  • It can be launched and retrieved but the maximum number of persons it is certified to carry must be reduced by half

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