The governor brake on a lifeboat winch shall...

The governor brake on a lifeboat winch shall...

Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c42c

The governor brake on a lifeboat winch shall be capable of controlling the speed of lowering a fully equipped lifeboat from a cargo ship at __________.

Question 1 of 27070

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The governor brake on a lifeboat winch shall be capable of controlling the speed of lowering a fully equipped lifeboat from a cargo ship at __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Lifeboat launching appliances requirements for cargo ships (not passenger ships) • How fast a lifeboat can be safely lowered without causing injury or damage • Specific numeric limits in SOLAS and 46 CFR for winch governor (speed-limiting) brakes

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: For people inside a fully loaded lifeboat, would an extremely fast or extremely slow descent be more dangerous? Which options describe an excessive speed? • Consider whether regulations usually say “not more than” (upper safety limit) or “not less than” (minimum performance) when they talk about a maximum safe lowering speed. • Look at the two numeric values: which one better matches a controlled, safe descent that still gets the boat away from the ship reasonably quickly?

✅ Before You Answer

• Check SOLAS and 46 CFR lifeboat launching gear sections for a specific maximum lowering speed in feet per minute. • Verify that the wording talks about controlling the speed (a limit) rather than guaranteeing a minimum speed. • Confirm you are looking at the requirement for cargo ships, not passenger vessels, as the figures may differ.