USCG Exam PracticeAbandon ship procedures and life rafts
Under 46 CFR §199.150, a launching appliance for survival craft must be capable of launching the fully equipped craft under which combination of adverse conditions?
- A. Trim of up to 15 degrees either way and list of up to 20 degrees either way
- ✓ Trim of up to 10 degrees either way and list of up to 20 degrees either wayCorrect
- C. Trim of up to 10 degrees either way and list of up to 15 degrees either way
- D. Trim of up to 5 degrees either way and list of up to 20 degrees either way
Why B is correct
46 CFR §199.150(c) requires each launching appliance to be arranged so the fully equipped survival craft can be safely launched against unfavorable conditions of trim of up to 10 degrees either way and list of up to 20 degrees either way. Both conditions must be met simultaneously.
Cited:46 CFR §199.150