When weight-testing a davit launched liferaft on a mobile offshore drilling unit, the deadweight equivalent for each person in the allowed capacity of the raft is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 165 pounds
USCG stability and survival equipment standards establish the standard regulatory deadweight equivalent per person at precisely 165 pounds when calculating design, testing, and operational capacities for lifesaving appliances.
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