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What would you use to adjust the height of a cargo boom?

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What would you use to adjust the height of a cargo boom?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Cargo boom rigging: Know the basic parts that control swing, lift, and height of a boom. • Standing vs. running rigging: Which lines are fixed in length during operation and which are adjusted frequently? • Traditional cargo gear terminology used on merchant ships (e.g., guys, lifts, purchases).

💭 Think About

• Which line or piece of gear is specifically meant to change the vertical angle of the boom rather than just hold it sideways? • Among these choices, which term is associated with supporting and raising/lowering the boom, not just controlling its side‑to‑side movement? • Think about which options sound like they control position athwartships (sideways) versus elevation (up and down).

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option’s name is commonly linked with supporting the weight of the boom. • Decide which line would be adjusted if you wanted the outer end of the boom higher or lower over the pier or hatch. • Eliminate any terms that are more related to side control (guying out) rather than changing the boom’s height.