GSK Exit Exam • Set 16 Question 1 of 30
Bottle screw is used for
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Direct Answer
Option D: Tightening wire ropes
A bottle screw, also known as a turnbuckle, is used to adjust and tighten wire ropes. By rotating the central body, it shortens the wire rope assembly, providing adjustable tension.
All Options
A
Dunnage
B
Putting screws
C
Tightening man ropes
D
Tightening wire ropes
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
A bottle screw, also known as a turnbuckle, is used to adjust and tighten wire ropes. By rotating the central body, it shortens the wire rope assembly, providing adjustable tension.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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