GSK Exit Exam • Set 14 Question 30 of 30
Anchor is lead to shipside through
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Direct Answer
Option D: Hawse pipe.
The anchor, when deployed or retrieved, passes through a specially designed opening in the ship's hull called a hawse pipe. This pipe guides the anchor chain and protects the hull from abrasion.
All Options
A
Anchor chain pipe
B
Lead pipe
C
House pipe
D
Hawse pipe.
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
The anchor, when deployed or retrieved, passes through a specially designed opening in the ship's hull called a hawse pipe. This pipe guides the anchor chain and protects the hull from abrasion.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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