USCG Exam PracticeLifeboatman — survival craft and davits
According to 46 CFR §199.175, what minimum breaking strength must the painter of a lifeboat or rescue boat possess?
- A. 7.5 kiloNewtons (1,687 pounds-force)
- B. 15 kiloNewtons (3,370 pounds-force)
- C. 20 kiloNewtons (4,496 pounds-force)
- ✓ 34 kiloNewtons (7,700 pounds-force)Correct
Why D is correct
46 CFR §199.175(b)(21)(i)(C) specifies that the painter for a lifeboat and each painter for a rescue boat must have a breaking strength of at least 34 kiloNewtons (7,700 pounds-force). The lower breaking-strength values in the options apply to rigid liferaft painters, which vary by raft capacity.
Cited:46 CFR §199.175