Which davit type may be operated by one person?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Gravity
Gravity davits are engineered for single-person operation. Releasing the centrifugal governor brake allows the davit arms and lifeboat to deploy outboard entirely under the influence of gravity without external power.
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