Where is the head block located on a boom?

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Where is the head block located on a boom?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Boom terminology: Know which end of the boom is called the "head" and which is the "heel" or "foot". • Location of blocks in cargo gear: The head block is associated with the outer end of the boom where the load is handled. • Distinguish between mast, boom, and jack staff on a ship.

💭 Think About

• Think about which part of the boom is farthest from the mast and where the cargo hook and falls usually hang when lifting a load. • Picture a typical cargo boom arrangement: where would you place the main block that changes the direction of the cargo fall near the load? • Eliminate any options that refer to parts of the ship that are not actually part of the boom itself.

✅ Before You Answer

• Be sure you know the difference between the mast (vertical spar) and the boom (sloping horizontal spar). • Confirm in your mind which end of the boom is called the head and which is called the heel or base near the mast. • Verify that the jack staff is not part of cargo handling gear but is used for flying flags.