What should a lifeboat coxswain consider when deciding whether to attempt recovery of a person in the water using the lifeboat itself, versus deploying a rescue boat if one is available?

A. A lifeboat is always equally capable of person-in-water recovery as a dedicated rescue boat, with no practical difference

B. The choice of craft for recovery makes no difference to the safety of the person being recovered

C. Person-in-water recovery should never be attempted by any survival craft under any circumstances

D. Weigh the lifeboat's size, manoeuvrability, and the sea conditions — a large, less manoeuvrable lifeboat may struggle to approach a person in the water safely without risk of striking them, whereas a rescue boat (if available and conditions allow its use) is often better suited to this specific task

A. PSCRB is required for every seafarer regardless of muster list role, with no distinction from PST

B. PSCRB only covers liferafts, while PST covers lifeboats — the two trainings simply split equipment types

C. PST gives every seafarer the basic personal survival skills needed to use equipment and survive once in a liferaft, while PSCRB is a separate, more advanced certificate required for crew specifically designated on the muster list to launch, command, or operate lifeboats and rescue boats — including davit operation, engine handling, and craft manoeuvring

D. PSCRB and PST cover identical content and are simply two names for the same training

A. Occupants should stand and hold the gunwale for stability during the lowering process

B. The area below and around the lifeboat is clear of obstructions and personnel not involved in launching; the falls (wires) are correctly led and free to run; the brake mechanism is functioning; occupants are seated and braced correctly; and there is clear communication established between the person controlling the davit and anyone in the boat

C. No pre-launch checks are necessary as long as the davit mechanism appears undamaged on visual inspection

D. Only the lifeboat's engine needs checking before launch; the davit and fall mechanisms are assumed reliable without inspection