What purpose does a bridge fitting serve when lashing containers?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Restrains the container against horizontal motion
Bridge fittings are specialized securing devices used horizontally between adjacent container stacks to tie them together, effectively restraining horizontal motion and preventing individual containers from shifting or breaking out of the stack.
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