Which standard operating procedure(s) should be adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings as required during voyage
Due to vessel motions and dynamic forces at sea, cargo lashings on Ro-Ro vessels stretch or loosen. Regular inspections and scheduled retensioning of lashings throughout the voyage are critical standard operating procedures mandated by cargo securing manuals to prevent catastrophic cargo shift.
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