The weight of the loaded personnel carrier, when transferring personnel from a MODU with a crane, must not exceed __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 1/10 of the breaking strength of the hoist rope times the parts of line used
Title 46 CFR governing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units stipulates that personnel basket lifting equipment must maintain a high safety factor, restricting the total loaded weight to a maximum of one-tenth of the hoist rope breaking strength multiplied by the parts of line.
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