GSK Exit Exam • Set 14 Question 10 of 30
Aft back spring is used to keep the vessel from moving
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Direct Answer
Option B: Astern
An aft spring mooring line runs from the stern of the vessel forward to a quay bollard. It is primarily used to control the vessel's movement astern, preventing it from moving backward away from the jetty.
All Options
A
Away from the jetty
B
Astern
(Correct Answer)
C
Ahead
D
Athwart ship direction
Detailed Explanation & Context
An aft spring mooring line runs from the stern of the vessel forward to a quay bollard. It is primarily used to control the vessel's movement astern, preventing it from moving backward away from the jetty.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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