LIFEBOATMAN STUDY 2026 EXAMS GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔11. Why are lifeboats usually double-enders?
A. They are more seaworthy and less likely to be swamped or broach to.
B. They can go forward and backward more easily.
C. They require less space for stowing aboard ship.
D. There is no particular reason for this. - ✔✔A
✔✔12. Preventer bars are fitted on lifeboat releasing gear to prevent:
A. the falls from unhooking if the releasing gear is operated accidentally.
B. operation of the release lever until the boat is waterborne.
C. the falls from rehooking after they have been released.
D. accidentally unhooking when the falls become slack. - ✔✔D
✔✔13. When operating the air supply system in a covered lifeboat the:
A. fuel supply valve should be closed.
B. hatches, doors and/or ports should be closed.
C. air cylinder shut-off valve should be closed.
D. engine should be shut off. - ✔✔B
✔✔14. The purpose of a water spray system on a covered lifeboat is to:
A. cool the lifeboat engine.
B. keep the lifeboat from reaching combustion temperature while operating in a fire.
C. keep the lifeboat warm in a cold climate by applying heated water spray from the
engine to the boat.
D. put out a fire inside the lifeboat. - ✔✔B
✔✔15. Most covered lifeboats will right themselves after capsizing if the:
A. passengers are strapped to their seats.
B. fuel tanks are not less than half full.
C. sea anchor is deployed to windward.
, D. lower ballast tanks are filled with water. - ✔✔A
✔✔16. All personnel should be familiar with the lifeboats:
A. boarding and operating procedures.
B. Maintenance schedule.
C. navigational systems.
D. fuel consumption rates. - ✔✔A
✔✔17. The maximum speed of lowering for a lifeboat on gravity davits is controlled by
the:
A. limit switches.
B. emergency disconnect switch.
C. governor brake.
D. position of the counterweight on the brake handle. - ✔✔C
✔✔18. After the boat is at the top of the davit heads, the davit arms begin moving up
the tracks and are stopped by the:
A. hoist man.
B. limit switch.
C. brake handle.
D. preventer bar. - ✔✔B
✔✔19. What could be a result of insufficient lubrication of lifeboat winches and davits?
A. Moisture accumulation in winch motor damaging the electrical wiring.
B. Freezing of gears in cold weather.
C. Corroding of sheaves on the davits so they will not rotate.
D. All of the above. - ✔✔D
✔✔20. The tricing pendants should be released:
A. before the gripes are removed.
B. before loading the passengers.
C. after loading the passengers.
D. after the boat is afloat. - ✔✔C
✔✔21. On open lifeboats, the purpose of the wire stretched between the davit heads is
to:
A. keep the movement of the davits at the same speed.
B. keep the davits from slipping when they are in the stowed position.
C. prevent vibration during lowering of the boat.
D. support the manropes. - ✔✔D
✔✔22. The most common type of davit found on merchant vessels today is the: A.
Radial.
B. Sheath-screw.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔11. Why are lifeboats usually double-enders?
A. They are more seaworthy and less likely to be swamped or broach to.
B. They can go forward and backward more easily.
C. They require less space for stowing aboard ship.
D. There is no particular reason for this. - ✔✔A
✔✔12. Preventer bars are fitted on lifeboat releasing gear to prevent:
A. the falls from unhooking if the releasing gear is operated accidentally.
B. operation of the release lever until the boat is waterborne.
C. the falls from rehooking after they have been released.
D. accidentally unhooking when the falls become slack. - ✔✔D
✔✔13. When operating the air supply system in a covered lifeboat the:
A. fuel supply valve should be closed.
B. hatches, doors and/or ports should be closed.
C. air cylinder shut-off valve should be closed.
D. engine should be shut off. - ✔✔B
✔✔14. The purpose of a water spray system on a covered lifeboat is to:
A. cool the lifeboat engine.
B. keep the lifeboat from reaching combustion temperature while operating in a fire.
C. keep the lifeboat warm in a cold climate by applying heated water spray from the
engine to the boat.
D. put out a fire inside the lifeboat. - ✔✔B
✔✔15. Most covered lifeboats will right themselves after capsizing if the:
A. passengers are strapped to their seats.
B. fuel tanks are not less than half full.
C. sea anchor is deployed to windward.
, D. lower ballast tanks are filled with water. - ✔✔A
✔✔16. All personnel should be familiar with the lifeboats:
A. boarding and operating procedures.
B. Maintenance schedule.
C. navigational systems.
D. fuel consumption rates. - ✔✔A
✔✔17. The maximum speed of lowering for a lifeboat on gravity davits is controlled by
the:
A. limit switches.
B. emergency disconnect switch.
C. governor brake.
D. position of the counterweight on the brake handle. - ✔✔C
✔✔18. After the boat is at the top of the davit heads, the davit arms begin moving up
the tracks and are stopped by the:
A. hoist man.
B. limit switch.
C. brake handle.
D. preventer bar. - ✔✔B
✔✔19. What could be a result of insufficient lubrication of lifeboat winches and davits?
A. Moisture accumulation in winch motor damaging the electrical wiring.
B. Freezing of gears in cold weather.
C. Corroding of sheaves on the davits so they will not rotate.
D. All of the above. - ✔✔D
✔✔20. The tricing pendants should be released:
A. before the gripes are removed.
B. before loading the passengers.
C. after loading the passengers.
D. after the boat is afloat. - ✔✔C
✔✔21. On open lifeboats, the purpose of the wire stretched between the davit heads is
to:
A. keep the movement of the davits at the same speed.
B. keep the davits from slipping when they are in the stowed position.
C. prevent vibration during lowering of the boat.
D. support the manropes. - ✔✔D
✔✔22. The most common type of davit found on merchant vessels today is the: A.
Radial.
B. Sheath-screw.
