Deck General USCG Q#590 (Set 18)

What is required to be stenciled at the heel of a cargo boom?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Safe working load

In accordance with 46 CFR cargo gear regulations, the Safe Working Load (SWL) of the assembled gear must be clearly stenciled and permanently marked in a conspicuous place, typically at the heel of the cargo boom, for operational safety verification.

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