In illustration D012SA below, what will be released when pulling on line number 5?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Tricing pendant
Pulling line number 5 on standard gravity davit rigging releases the tricing pendants, allowing the lifeboat to swing outboard away from the ship's side toward the embarkation position and into the span of the frapping lines.
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