Deck General USCG Q#841 (Set 26)

Which tensioning device is used with wire rope lashing to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Adjust-a-matic tensioner

Adjust-a-matic tensioners are specialized mechanical devices specifically engineered to apply and maintain precise pre-tension in wire rope lashings used for securing heavy vehicles and rolling cargo aboard Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels under dynamic seaway conditions.

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