Deck General USCG Question #617 (Set 19)

What does item "E" refer to in illustration D045DG of a 30-ton pedestal crane?

USCG Exam Illustration D045DG
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D045DG
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Tagline

Technical diagrams for shipboard pedestal cranes identify item E as the tagline, which provides deck personnel with physical control over the orientation of suspended cargo to prevent dangerous swinging or spinning.

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