What is the purpose of a chain stopper?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Secures the chain after is has been stopped
A chain stopper, such as a devil's claw or pelican hook, transfers the static load of the anchor chain from the windlass wildcat to the ship's structure, securing the ground tackle safely in the hawsepipe or on deck.
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