Coast Guard Exams
Question 540Deck General70% to pass

"Cribbing" is _______________.

AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) wooden blocks or dunnage placed between a deck load and the deck. Cribbing refers to the wooden blocks or other dunnage material placed between a deck cargo and the deck itself. This helps to prevent the cargo from chafing or damage to the deck surface. It creates a buffer and distributes the weight of the cargo more evenly. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the meaning of "cribbing" in the context of a Captain's License examination. Option A refers to cardboard separation, option B is for the crate or packaging, and option C describes the chains and shackles used to secure the cargo, not the cribbing material itself.

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