GSK Exit Exam • Set 15 Question 21 of 30
Hatches are secured by
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Direct Answer
Option D: Quick acting cleats
Hatches are secured by quick-acting cleats, which are leverage-based devices that quickly clamp the hatch covers down onto the coaming. This ensures a secure and tight closure against weather and sea.
All Options
A
Eccentric rollers
B
Wire lashing
C
Chain lashing
D
Quick acting cleats
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Hatches are secured by quick-acting cleats, which are leverage-based devices that quickly clamp the hatch covers down onto the coaming. This ensures a secure and tight closure against weather and sea.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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