When either a fall preventer device or locking pin are used, it is imperative to ___ when maintenance is completed - otherwise the lifeboat will not be able to release in an emergency.

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Safety devices used during maintenance are there to prevent accidental release, but they must be removed once maintenance is finished so the release system can operate in an emergency. If that safety device is left in place, the lifeboat won’t be able to release when needed, defeating its purpose. After removal, the release mechanism should be tested and any standard post-maintenance checks completed. Reinstalling the pin would keep the system blocked, and replacing the lifeboat or calibrating the gear doesn’t address the immediate need to restore normal release function.