Question 3383 Deck General

The correct answer is D) fairlead. The cable tension for catenary calculations is taken at the fairlead because this is the point where the cable leaves the vessel and transitions to the seabed. The fairlead is the critical location for determining the cable tension, as it represents the point where the cable experiences the greatest bending and curvature, which is essential for accurate catenary calculations. The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the appropriate location for measuring the cable tension. The contact point with the seabed, the anchor, and the chain locker are not the appropriate points for taking the cable tension measurements needed for catenary calculations.