Which of the following lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be maintained when not in use?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Ro-Ro vessel lashing gear including wire ropes, synthetic webbing, and chains undergoes intense cyclical stress and marine corrosion. Maintenance and inspection are mandatory under standard safety management systems to prevent catastrophic cargo shifts.
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