USCG Exam PracticeCargo gear and rigging
A cargo winch loses power while a load is suspended. According to the applicable source, what must the winch brake do in this situation?
- A. Allow controlled lowering of the load at a reduced speed until power is restored
- ✓ Hold the rated load automatically when power or control is lostCorrect
- C. Activate an audible alarm and release the load to a designated safe zone
- D. Engage the anti-two-block device to lock the runner at its current position
Why B is correct
NAVEDTRA 14343 §9-4 specifies that cargo winch brakes must hold the rated load automatically when power or control is lost. This is a fundamental safety requirement for all cargo winches whether driving a boom runner or built into a crane.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14343 §9-4