GSK Exit Exam • Set 9 Question 17 of 30

What is the purpose of the Bitter End secured inside the anchor chain locker?

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Direct Answer

Option B: To allow quick emergency release of the anchor cable if the ship must slip anchor

The bitter end is the inboard attachment of the anchor cable to the ship's structure, designed with a weak link or quick-release mechanism. This allows the crew to jettison the entire cable in an emergency, such as when the anchor is fouled or the vessel must move urgently.

All Options

A

To hoist the anchor onto deck

B

To allow quick emergency release of the anchor cable if the ship must slip anchor (Correct Answer)

C

To lock the windlass brake

D

To measure cable length in shackles

Detailed Explanation & Context

The bitter end is the inboard attachment of the anchor cable to the ship's structure, designed with a weak link or quick-release mechanism. This allows the crew to jettison the entire cable in an emergency, such as when the anchor is fouled or the vessel must move urgently.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).

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