Launching procedure of open lifeboat Initial preparations: Make fast Toggle painter, Ship drain plugs, Remove Harbour pins, Lower embarkation ladder, Release gripes after senhouse slip. Lower to embarkation deck: Lift brake gently and Lower to embarkation deck. Ship Rudder and tiller Secure to embarkation deck: Make fast Bowsing-in tackles. Boarding: Let go tricing pendants. Board when ordered to (wearing lifejacket). Sit as low as possible and keep hands inside the boat. Lower to water: Let go Bowsing-in tackles equally fore and aft from the boat. Lower boat to the water. Launching procedure of open lifeboat Lower to embarkation deck: Lift brake gently and Lower to embarkation deck. ... Secure to embarkation deck: Make fast Bowsing-in tackles. Boarding: Let go tricing pendants. ... Lower to water: Let go Bowsing-in tackles equally fore and aft from the boat. ... Letting go: Release falls.