Question 28 of 30
A Line Throwing Apparatus (LTA) is fundamentally used to pass a:
A
Heavy mooring wire
B
Messenger line
C
Fuel hose line
D
Anchor chain
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Messenger line.
The Line Throwing Apparatus is a pyrotechnic device designed to fire a projectile carrying a thin 'messenger line' from one ship to another or to shore, which is then used to pull over heavier tow lines or moorings.