GSK Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 13 of 30
When the ship is alongside a wharf the safe access to the ship is by the
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Direct Answer
Option D: Gangway
When a vessel is alongside a wharf or quay, the gangway is the standard and safest means of access to and from the ship. It provides a stable, fixed walkway that complies with safety regulations for personnel transfer.
All Options
A
Coolie ladder
B
Pilot ladder
C
Combination ladder
D
Gangway
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
When a vessel is alongside a wharf or quay, the gangway is the standard and safest means of access to and from the ship. It provides a stable, fixed walkway that complies with safety regulations for personnel transfer.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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