Exam Question
(a) What are the routines carried out on a life boat winch. (6)
(b) What maintenance do the hand brake and Centrifugal brakes require. (5)
(c) At what lowering velocity does the centrifugal brake operate. (5)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
MEP
📅 Jan 2025
Reference Answer
### (a) Routines Carried Out on a Lifeboat Winch
The routines carried out on a lifeboat winch are critical for ensuring its reliable operation during an emergency and are dictated by SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations and the LSA (Life-Saving Appliance) Code. These routines involve a combination of visual inspections, operational tests, and functional checks at varying frequencies.
**1. Weekly Routines (SOLAS III/20.6.1):**
* **Visual Inspection:**
The routines carried out on a lifeboat winch are critical for ensuring its reliable operation during an emergency and are dictated by SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations and the LSA (Life-Saving Appliance) Code. These routines involve a combination of visual inspections, operational tests, and functional checks at varying frequencies.
**1. Weekly Routines (SOLAS III/20.6.1):**
* **Visual Inspection:**
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