A.control the descent rate of a lifeboat
B.control the ascent rate of a lifeboat
C.cut off power to the winch when the lifeboat nears the final stowed position
D.cut off power to the winch when the lifeboat reaches the davit bumpers

A.kept in a locker
B.secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard
C.kept next to the boat coxswain
D.kept in the emergency locker on the ship and brought to the lifeboat when needed