Deck Safety (Supplementary) USCG Q#1542 (Set 4)

Which of the knots, bends, or hitches shown in illustration D030DG below would you use to properly secure a bosun's chair to a gantline?

USCG Exam Illustration D030DG
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D030DG
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — R

Knot R depicts a bowline on a bight or specialized safety hitch configuration utilized by riggers to securely fasten a bosun's chair to a working gantline without slipping under load.

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