The falls on gravity davits are __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — wire
SOLAS regulations require all modern gravity davit systems to utilize flexible steel wire rope for falls due to superior tensile strength, resistance to environmental degradation, and reliability under heavy working loads compared to natural or synthetic fibers.
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