Deck General USCG Question #634 (Set 19)

Which wire rope purchase(s) is/are optional with a 30-Ton pedestal crane?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Rider block

While luffing and hoisting purchases are mandatory core systems for crane operation, the rider block is typically an optional wire rope purchase utilized for specialized heavy lifts or specific reeving configurations on pedestal cranes.

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