GSK Exit Exam • Set 14 Question 15 of 30
Fenders are placed on the shipside when coming alongside a jetty to protect the
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Direct Answer
Option C: Shipside from contact damage
Fenders are deployed along the ship's side when approaching or lying alongside a jetty or quay. Their purpose is to absorb impact and prevent damage to the vessel's hull and the quay structure.
All Options
A
Mooring ropes from wear and tear
B
Bow thrusters from contact damage
C
Shipside from contact damage
(Correct Answer)
D
Shore bollards
Detailed Explanation & Context
Fenders are deployed along the ship's side when approaching or lying alongside a jetty or quay. Their purpose is to absorb impact and prevent damage to the vessel's hull and the quay structure.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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