Question 4057 Deck General

The correct answer is C) metal plates secured over the tops of the hawsepipes. Buckler plates are metal plates that are secured over the tops of the hawsepipes on a vessel. Their purpose is to prevent water from entering the vessel through the hawsepipes. This is an important safety feature, as water ingress through the hawsepipes could potentially flood the vessel. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe what buckler plates are. Option A describes faired shell plates, option B describes dunnage used to protect the deck, and option D describes a connection between the bull chain and topping lift, none of which are related to the function of buckler plates.