Deck General USCG Question #540 (Set 16)

When a deck cargo is secured with chain or wire lashings and grab (pear) links, which statement is FALSE?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — The amount of take-up is limited by the length of the turnbuckle.

Turnbuckles provide a specific, limited travel distance for taking up slack. Claiming their take-up capacity is unlimited is false, as travel is restricted by the threaded rod length, requiring repositioning or shimming once fully extended.

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