Deck General USCG Question #589 (Set 18)

What would you use to adjust the height of a cargo boom?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Topping lift

The topping lift is the wire rope or tackle attached to the head of a cargo boom, controlled by a winch or deck purchase, specifically utilized to raise, lower, and adjust the vertical working angle or height of the boom.

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