USCG Exam PracticeDeck equipment — winches, capstans, windlasses
Under federal regulations governing cargo gear, where must the safe working load (SWL) be marked on a cargo boom, crane, or derrick?
- A. On the head block at the top of the boom
- B. On the cargo hook
- ✓ On the heel of the boom, crane, or derrickCorrect
- D. On the winch drum associated with the gear
Why C is correct
46 CFR §28.885(a) states that the SWL for assembled gear shall be marked on the heel of each cargo boom, crane, or derrick in contrasting colors and letters at least one inch in height. The SWL excludes the weight of the gear itself.
Cited:46 CFR §28.885