Question 1922 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) hull plating. The term "strake" refers to the longitudinal planks or plates that make up the hull of a vessel. Strakes are the individual sections of hull plating that run lengthwise along the ship's hull, providing structural integrity and hydrodynamic shape. This is the accepted meaning of the term "strake" in the context of vessel construction and design. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the meaning of "strake." Anchor gear, vessel framing, and rudder mountings are all separate components of a ship's structure and systems, but they are not directly referred to as "strakes."