If an electric cargo winch is being used to lift a draft of cargo and the engine room loses all power, which will occur?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — An electromagnetic brake will hold the load where it is suspended.
Electric cargo winches are equipped with fail-safe electromagnetic brakes that automatically engage upon a total loss of electrical power, immediately holding the suspended draft in place and preventing accidental dropping.
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