Question 2087Deck General70% to pass
Which of the following is utilized to aid in the transfer of a synthetic mooring line from the gypsy head to the bitts?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) a chinese stopper.
A chinese stopper is a type of rope stopper used to temporarily secure a mooring line while transferring it from the gypsy head to the bitts. It allows the mooring line to be released in a controlled manner, preventing it from slipping off the bitts unexpectedly. The other options are not specifically designed for this purpose - a lizard line is used for a different task, a double braided line is a type of mooring line, and a chain stopper is used for chains rather than synthetic lines.
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