The governor brake on a lifeboat winch shall be capable of controlling the speed of lowering a fully equipped lifeboat from a cargo ship at __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — not more than 120 feet per minute
Per 46 CFR and SOLAS lifeboat launching appliance standards, the centrifugal governor brake on a lifeboat winch must control the lowering speed of a fully equipped boat to a safe velocity of not more than 120 feet per minute.
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