The machinery associated with heaving in and...

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518023

The machinery associated with heaving in and running out anchor chain is the __________.

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The machinery associated with heaving in and running out anchor chain is the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Ground tackle: general term for anchors, chain, and associated equipment • Difference between machinery designed for anchoring operations versus general lifting or towing • Common deck machinery found at the bow of a ship for handling anchor chain

💭 Think About

• Which piece of equipment is specifically designed to heave in and pay out anchor chain over the bow, engaging the chain links directly? • Which terms in the options are more commonly associated with oil rigs or drilling, and which with general lifting/towing rather than anchoring? • On a typical commercial vessel, what is the large rotating device with wildcats (gypsies) used for handling the anchor chain called?

✅ Before You Answer

• Make sure the device you choose is standard anchor‑handling machinery found on most ships • Confirm the correct option is designed to work with chain links, not just wire or rope • Eliminate any option that is primarily used in drilling operations or generic pulling/lifting, not specifically anchoring

Question 1 of 27070

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The machinery associated with heaving in and running out anchor chain is the __________.

A

windlass

B

draw works

C

dynamic pay out system

D

winch

Question 1 / 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518023

Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518023

The machinery associated with heaving in and running out anchor chain is the __________.

Back

Question 1 of 27070

Q

The machinery associated with heaving in and running out anchor chain is the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Ground tackle: general term for anchors, chain, and associated equipment • Difference between machinery designed for anchoring operations versus general lifting or towing • Common deck machinery found at the bow of a ship for handling anchor chain

💭 Think About

• Which piece of equipment is specifically designed to heave in and pay out anchor chain over the bow, engaging the chain links directly? • Which terms in the options are more commonly associated with oil rigs or drilling, and which with general lifting/towing rather than anchoring? • On a typical commercial vessel, what is the large rotating device with wildcats (gypsies) used for handling the anchor chain called?

✅ Before You Answer

• Make sure the device you choose is standard anchor‑handling machinery found on most ships • Confirm the correct option is designed to work with chain links, not just wire or rope • Eliminate any option that is primarily used in drilling operations or generic pulling/lifting, not specifically anchoring