GSK Exit Exam • Set 15 Question 1 of 30
In berth rat guards are placed on the ships mooring ropes to
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Direct Answer
Option A: Prevent rats from entering and leaving the ship
Rat guards are circular metal shields placed on mooring ropes and pilot ladders. They are designed to prevent rats and other rodents from climbing aboard or leaving the vessel.
All Options
A
Prevent rats from entering and leaving the ship
(Correct Answer)
B
Catch the rats as they move on the mooring rope
C
Prevent the rats from chewing the rope
D
Kill the rats as they move on the mooring rope
Detailed Explanation & Context
Rat guards are circular metal shields placed on mooring ropes and pilot ladders. They are designed to prevent rats and other rodents from climbing aboard or leaving the vessel.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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