What are the wires called that are attached to each davit arm and fall block and pull the boat into the ship's side during lowering?

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What are the wires called that are attached to each davit arm and fall block and pull the boat into the ship's side during lowering?

The wires are tricing pendants. They’re attached to each davit arm and to the fall block so, as the boat is lowered, these pendants pull the boat inward toward the ship’s side. This keeps the lifeboat aligned and snug against the hull, preventing it from swinging away in wind or waves and guiding it smoothly into position. In contrast, tow lines are used after launch to tow the boat; safety lines are for personal safety equipment, and a term like guiding cables isn’t the standard name for this specific lifting function.

The wires are tricing pendants. They’re attached to each davit arm and to the fall block so, as the boat is lowered, these pendants pull the boat inward toward the ship’s side. This keeps the lifeboat aligned and snug against the hull, preventing it from swinging away in wind or waves and guiding it smoothly into position. In contrast, tow lines are used after launch to tow the boat; safety lines are for personal safety equipment, and a term like guiding cables isn’t the standard name for this specific lifting function.

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