Deck General USCG Question #3449 (Set 110)

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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