All open lifeboats (even those with motors or Fleming gear systems) must carry at least ___ rowing oars and ___ steering oar (sweep).

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All open lifeboats (even those with motors or Fleming gear systems) must carry at least ___ rowing oars and ___ steering oar (sweep).

Open lifeboats must stay capable of propelling and steering the vessel even if the engine or steering gear isn’t available, so redundancy and simple manual control are built in. Having four rowing oars means there are enough rowers to generate steady forward motion and to share the workload, plus a margin if an oar is damaged or a rower is unavailable. A single steering oar at the stern provides a straightforward way to steer, regardless of engine status or gear condition. This combination ensures the boat can be maneuvered safely in rough seas and crowded rescue situations, even when machinery fails.

Open lifeboats must stay capable of propelling and steering the vessel even if the engine or steering gear isn’t available, so redundancy and simple manual control are built in. Having four rowing oars means there are enough rowers to generate steady forward motion and to share the workload, plus a margin if an oar is damaged or a rower is unavailable. A single steering oar at the stern provides a straightforward way to steer, regardless of engine status or gear condition. This combination ensures the boat can be maneuvered safely in rough seas and crowded rescue situations, even when machinery fails.

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