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MEO CLASS 1 · ORAL QUESTION 6

Q6- How to test onload/ offload release mechanism? Associated certificates. OFF Load Release

Answer

Boat is water borne and the HRU is activated the pointer on the release mechanism is on RED marking.

The helmsman checks that the Hook Release Interlock is now in the "off", cleared (red-for danger when lifting) position.

Having removed the manual locking devices.

he operates the lever to release both hooks
simultaneously.

If the Hook Release Interlock did not diseng age automatically, he must now override it to enable the boat to be released.

a). Using the tool provided or any other metal object available, break open the glass (perspex) cover over the Hook Release Interlock and lift it, holding it in the raised position to clear the operating lever.

b). Operate the lever in the normal was and the hooks will be released simultaneously.

ON LOAD Release

1)Lower the boat up to the approx. 1 mtr above the water level. The load is still on the falls. 2)Break the glass with the tool provided.

3)Push the pointer towards the red marking and hold it there. Remove the safety pin. 4)Operate the release handle.
5)The boat will get water borne

Certificates associated with lifeboat davt

1). SOLAScertfcte
2). type approval certificate of the release mechanism which confirms that mechanism has under gone testing and meets the standards set by class and regulatory bodies.

3). Annual/periodic inspection certificates.

4). Record of service certificates.

5). Air cylinder hydrostatic pressure test certificate.

6) Fire Extinguisher maintenance report.