🔍 Key Concepts

• Fail-safe braking on lifting equipment • Difference between speed governing and load-holding devices • What happens to a suspended load if power is lost

💭 Think About

• If the ship suddenly loses electrical power while a heavy load is suspended, what feature of the winch prevents the load from running away? • Does a brake normally control speed, or is its primary purpose to stop/hold motion? • Which choice best describes a safety function that protects people and equipment in the event of a power failure?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options describe speed control rather than braking • Identify which option describes protecting against overload rather than loss of power • Focus on the option that clearly describes holding the load safely when power is interrupted