Question 3471Deck General70% to pass
What is the purpose of a chain stopper?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Secures the chain after it has been stopped.
A chain stopper is a device used to secure the anchor chain after the anchor has been deployed and the chain has been paid out. Its purpose is to hold the chain in place and prevent the anchor from running out further once it has been set. This ensures the anchor remains secure and the vessel's position is maintained.
The other options are incorrect because: A) does not describe the purpose of a chain stopper, B) refers to a hydraulic cutting tool rather than a chain stopper, and C) describes the action of paying out the chain, not securing it.
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