On a General Cargo Vessel cargo is be secured using turnbuckles (bottlescrews) and wires. The minimum number of bulldog grips that should be used to attach wires to turnbuckles would be:

Answer 1

The minimum number of bulldog grips that should be used to attach wires to turnbuckles would typically be two. One bulldog grip is used to secure the wire to the turnbuckle body, while a second bulldog grip is used to secure the wire on the opposite side of the turnbuckle jaw. This ensures that the wire is properly secured and prevents it from slipping or coming undone during transportation.