Question 4533Deck General70% to pass
A mooring system that results in a spread system without anchor buoys is called a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) permanent chasing system.
A permanent chasing system is a type of mooring system that results in a spread system without the use of anchor buoys. In this system, the mooring lines are secured directly to the seafloor or to permanent moorings, creating a spread or dispersed anchoring configuration without the need for visible anchor buoys on the surface.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) A wire rope mooring system is a different type of mooring that uses wire rope instead of chains or lines.
B) A shepherd's crook mooring system is a mooring configuration that uses a single anchor point and curved lines to secure the vessel.
C) A spring buoy mooring system uses a buoy to provide shock absorption and tension in the mooring lines.
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