Deck General USCG Q#1603 (Set 50)

The main advantage of a Chinese stopper over the one line stopper is that it __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — will not jam on the mooring line

A Chinese stopper is a specific type of rolling hitch or stopper knot that grips the mooring line effectively without jamming. Unlike a standard stopper that can tighten under extreme tension and become impossible to remove, the Chinese stopper allows for easy release once the load is transferred to the bitts.

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