Which tensioning device is used with chain to secure heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Chain lever
Chain levers, commonly known as lever binders or load binders, provide the mechanical advantage necessary to tension high-strength steel chains required for securing heavy commercial vehicles and oversized equipment on Ro-Ro decks against severe ship motions.
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