Question 6 of 30
Hatches are battened down by
A
Lowering eccentric rollers
B
Cross wedges
C
Placing locking pins
D
Covering with tarpaulin
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Cross wedges.
On steel hatch covers, eccentric rollers are rotated to secure them. When the hatch is closed, turning the eccentric rollers wedges the cover in place, providing a watertight and secure seal.