Question 3538 Deck General

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A J-chaser is used to _______________.

A clean chain as it is hauled into the rig
B lower spring buoys into the water
C transfer a pennant wire to the anchor handling vessel
D retrieve an anchor after the buoy has been lost
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) retrieve an anchor after the buoy has been lost. A J-chaser is a device used to retrieve an anchor after the anchor buoy has been lost or broken away. It is designed to grab the anchor chain or shank and pull the anchor up from the seafloor. This allows the anchor to be recovered even when the typical anchor retrieval methods are not possible. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the primary purpose of a J-chaser. A J-chaser is not used to clean chain, lower buoys, or transfer pennant wires - those are different tools and techniques used for various anchor handling and mooring operations.

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