USCG Exam Practice · Deck equipment — winches, capstans, windlasses
The SWL marking on the heel of a cargo boom must meet which of the following requirements under 46 CFR §28.885?
- ALetters and figures in contrasting colors to the background and at least one inch in height✓ correct
- BLetters and figures in white paint on a red background and at least two inches in height
- CA stamped metal plate affixed to the heel with letters at least one inch in height
- DLetters and figures in contrasting colors to the background and at least two inches in height
Why A is correct
46 CFR §28.885(a) specifies that the SWL marking must be in contrasting colors to the background and at least one inch in height. The regulation does not specify a particular color scheme such as white on red, nor does it require a two-inch height or a stamped metal plate.
Cited:46 CFR §28.885
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