Question 3543 Deck General
70% to passA mooring system that results in a spread system without anchor buoys is called a_______________.
The correct answer is D) permanent chasing system. A permanent chasing system refers to a mooring system that results in a spread system without using anchor buoys. In this type of system, the anchor lines are secured directly to the seafloor or seabed, creating a spread pattern without the need for visible anchor buoys on the surface. The other options are incorrect because: A) a wire rope mooring system refers to the use of wire rope instead of chain for the mooring lines, B) a shepherd's crook mooring system involves the use of a single-point mooring with a curved anchor line, and C) a spring buoy mooring system utilizes a buoy to maintain tension in the mooring lines.
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