Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1239 (Set 38)

The boat is stowed on the davit rather than on a cradle with which type of davit?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Crescent

Crescent davits are distinct older designs where the lifeboat is directly suspended from and stowed on the davit arm structure itself, rather than resting on traditional deck-mounted inboard chocks or cradles.

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