USCG Exam PracticeDeck equipment — winches, capstans, windlasses
Under 46 CFR §28.885, a biennial proof load test of cargo gear must be performed at a minimum load of what value?
- A. 150 percent of the SWL
- B. 125 percent of the SWL
- ✓ The SWL ratingCorrect
- D. The SWL rating plus the weight of the gear
Why C is correct
46 CFR §28.885(c) states that the biennial proof load test shall be performed at a minimum of the SWL rating. The regulation does not specify a multiplier above SWL; the minimum proof load equals the SWL.
Cited:46 CFR §28.885