GSK Exit Exam • Set 14 Question 29 of 30
An anchor is used by the ship to
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Direct Answer
Option B: Make the ship fast to seabed.
An anchor is a heavy device attached to a chain or cable, designed to grip the seabed. Its primary function is to hold a vessel in a fixed position and prevent it from drifting.
All Options
A
Make the ship fast alongside a jetty.
B
Make the ship fast to seabed.
(Correct Answer)
C
Navigate in shallow waters.
D
Tow the ship
Detailed Explanation & Context
An anchor is a heavy device attached to a chain or cable, designed to grip the seabed. Its primary function is to hold a vessel in a fixed position and prevent it from drifting.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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