Deck General USCG Question #457 (Set 14)

The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended and is pointing his finger in the direction to move the boom. This is the signal to __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — swing

Standard crane hand signals dictate that extending the arm and pointing the finger in a specific direction instructs the crane operator to swing the boom or superstructure in that indicated direction during cargo handling operations.

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