Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1129 (Set 35)

The float free link attached to a sea painter on an inflatable liferaft has a breaking strength of __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above

Title 46 CFR specifications dictate exact breaking strength tiers for float-free weak links based on liferaft or buoyant apparatus capacity, ensuring the link breaks reliably under the designated hydrostatic pull of a sinking vessel across all certified weight classes.

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