USCG Exam PracticeAbandon ship procedures and life rafts
Under 46 CFR §199.150, a launching appliance must not depend on which of the following to launch a survival craft in both the fully loaded and light conditions?
- ✓ Any means other than gravity or stored mechanical power independent of the vessel's power suppliesCorrect
- B. Manual effort by more than two crew members
- C. Emergency generator power unless the vessel's main power is available
- D. Hydraulic systems unless they are connected to the vessel's emergency power source
Why A is correct
46 CFR §199.150(d) states that a launching appliance must not depend on any means other than gravity or stored mechanical power, independent of the vessel's power supplies, to launch the survival craft it serves in both the fully loaded and equipped condition and in the light condition. This ensures operability even in a total power failure.
Cited:46 CFR §199.150