Deck Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #249 (Set 2)

What should you be concerned with when loading and securing vehicles on a Ro- Ro?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Number, position and angle of lashes

Cargo security on Ro-Ro vessels is critically dependent on the correct number, positioning, and lashing angles of securing devices to counteract dynamic rolling and pitching forces at sea. Improperly angled lashings can easily fail under heavy weather conditions.

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