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Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?

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Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Different materials used for lashing gear on Ro-Ro vessels (wire, chain, synthetic webbing) • How corrosion protection differs between steel gear and synthetic gear • Safety issues with oil or grease on synthetic materials

💭 Think About

• Think about which of these materials is most vulnerable to rust and corrosion when stored on deck in a marine environment. • Consider which material could become dangerously slippery or weakened if soaked in oil. • Ask yourself: is it safe or recommended to put oil on synthetic fibers used for securing cargo?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options are metallic (steel) and which are synthetic. • Consider whether corrosion protection (painting or oiling) is a common practice for that type of lashing gear. • Verify which material might be damaged or lose strength if exposed to oil or similar products.

Question 1 of 27070

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Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?

A

Wire rope.

B

Chain

C

Webbing

D

All of the above

Question 1 / 2707066636ee728f7522a1c517eff

Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c517eff

Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?

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Question 1 of 27070

Q

Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Different materials used for lashing gear on Ro-Ro vessels (wire, chain, synthetic webbing) • How corrosion protection differs between steel gear and synthetic gear • Safety issues with oil or grease on synthetic materials

💭 Think About

• Think about which of these materials is most vulnerable to rust and corrosion when stored on deck in a marine environment. • Consider which material could become dangerously slippery or weakened if soaked in oil. • Ask yourself: is it safe or recommended to put oil on synthetic fibers used for securing cargo?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options are metallic (steel) and which are synthetic. • Consider whether corrosion protection (painting or oiling) is a common practice for that type of lashing gear. • Verify which material might be damaged or lose strength if exposed to oil or similar products.