Deck General USCG Question #1901 (Set 60)

You would properly secure a gantline to a bosun's chair with a __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — double sheet bend

A double sheet bend is the standard, secure knot for attaching a gantline to the becket of a bosun's chair. It provides superior holding power compared to a single sheet bend and is less likely to slip or jam when subjected to the weight of a person working aloft.

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