USCG Exam Practice · Knots, Bends, and Hitches
Marlinespike seamanship, as defined in the Boatswain Manual, includes the use, care, and maintenance of which of the following categories of line?
- ARope, fibre line, wire rope, and synthetic line only✓ correct
- BSynthetic line and wire rope only
- CNylon and polypropylene only
- DFibre line and nylon only
Why A is correct
USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 1 §1.1 defines marlinespike seamanship as encompassing the use, care, and maintenance of all rope, fibre line, wire rope, and synthetic line aboard ship. Options B, C, and D each omit one or more of the listed categories.
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