According to 46 CFR Part 199, the maximum...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46876

Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46876

According to 46 CFR Part 199, the maximum lowering speed for a lifeboat on gravity davits must not be more than __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

According to 46 CFR Part 199, the maximum lowering speed for a lifeboat on gravity davits must not be more than __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR Part 199 requirements for lifeboats and launching appliances • Difference between minimum safe lowering speed and maximum allowable speed • Practical safety concerns: impact forces on personnel and equipment if the boat is lowered too fast

💭 Think About

• Look at the answer choices and ask: which speed would still be controlled and safe for people already seated in the lifeboat? • Think about how far a lifeboat usually travels from the embarkation deck down to the water, and how long that should reasonably take in an emergency without being dangerous. • Ask yourself which speeds could cause excessive impact or damage if something went wrong during lowering.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the exact wording in 46 CFR Part 199 about "maximum lowering speed" for gravity davit-launched lifeboats. • Check whether the regulation describes the speed in feet per minute and not another unit. • Confirm that the chosen value represents a safe but prompt lowering rate, not an obviously extreme or impractical one.

Question 1 of 27070

According to 46 CFR Part 199, the maximum lowering speed for a lifeboat on gravity davits must not be more than __________.

70 feet per minute

114 feet per minute

256 feet per minute

500 feet per minute