A mechanically propelled lifeboat is fitted with propelling gear of sufficient power to enable the lifeboat to be cleared readily from the ship's side when launched.
Iphenyane eliqhutywa ngoomatshini lobomi lifakelwe igiyeri yokuqhuba enamandla oneleyo okokuba ingakwazi ukusuka ngokukhawuleza kwicala lenqanawa xa indululwa.