Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1245 (Set 38)

On which type davit does the davit head stay at the same height?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Radial

Radial davits feature a simple pivoting curved arm. When rotated outboard, the davit head maintains a fixed vertical height above the deck, requiring manual block-and-tackle lifting and swinging operations.

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