Question 23 of 30
How is the painter attached to a lifeboat released once the boat is waterborne and ready to move away?
A
It must be cut with a hack-saw
B
Remove the toggle pin which will instantly release the painter eye
C
Unwind 50 meters of rope from the drum
D
It cannot be released and must be dragged along
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Remove the toggle pin which will instantly release the painter eye.
The painter is attached using a slip-toggle or a quick-release mechanism that allows the crew to manually detach the painter instantly once the lifeboat is waterborne and clear of the ship's side.