The most common type of davit found on merchant vessels today is the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — gravity
Gravity davits are universally installed on modern commercial merchant vessels because they utilize the vessel's list and the weight of the lifeboat to deploy automatically upon releasing the brake, ensuring rapid evacuation.
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