What are the two main types of stud link chain?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Oil Rig chain and Oil Field Stud Link chain
API standards classify heavy mooring chains primarily into Oil Rig chain and Oil Field Stud Link chain categories, engineered specifically to withstand the dynamic, multi-directional cyclic loading experienced by floating offshore drilling units.
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