Bridge Navigation & Deck Operations

Lifeboat Safety: Release Mechanism & Procedures

This test focuses on the lifeboat release mechanism (LRM), particularly FASSMER systems widely used on modern vessels. It covers SOLAS and LSA Code requirements, inspection routines, maintenance procedures, and safe launching operations.

Questions 18

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

All inspections, other than weekly and monthly and any servicing and repair, other than routine, should be conducted by which of the following persons?

A The Master.

B A manufacturer’s representative or a person appropriately trained and certified by the manufacturer for the work to be done.

C A Company Superintendent.

D A Senior Officer of a fitter suitable qualified and holding a certificate in lifeboat maintenance.

Question 2

Details of specific responsibilities assigned to crew members during the launch of the lifeboat are shown where?

A In the ship’s Personnel Manual.

B On the Muster List.

C On the main notice board.

D On the Bridge Watch Keeping Schedule.

Question 3

Which face of the D-shaped cam pin should be in contact with the tail of the hook when it is in the closed position?

A The flat face.

B The curved face.

Question 4

Accident on board the Turkish-flagged bulk carrier “Gulsar Ana” in 2001, which of the following deficiencies were listed by the authorities as contributing to the accident with the lifeboat?

A Lack of information on the equipment and oor understanding by the crew.

B Poor maintenance on the hook.

C The locking pin is missing.

D Incorrect cargo distribution affecting stability.

E Excessive speed of the vessel.

F Failure of the ship’s main engine.

Question 5

Which two factors from the list below are commonly held to be most critical in ensuring the safe and successful release of a lifeboat?

A The cost of the lifeboat.

B The working condition of the launching equipment, as determined by the standard of maintenance on that equipment.

C The efficiency of the crew in operating the launching equipment, as established and maintained by the regime of training on board.

D The standard of illustrations and other diagrams relating to the lifeboat release mechanism as displayed in the vessel’s SOLAS Training Manual.

Lifeboat Safety: Release Mechanism & Procedures

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