Which of the following is NOT an example of ship's ground tackle?

Ground tackle refers to the equipment used to secure a vessel to the seabed or to prevent it from drifting when at anchor. This primarily includes items that are involved in anchoring operations.

Anchors are a primary component of ground tackle as they are designed to hold the vessel in place by digging into the seabed. Chains are also a fundamental aspect, specifically the anchor chain, which connects the anchor to the vessel and helps transfer the weight and resistance back to the seabed. Lines, such as mooring lines, are used to secure the vessel to a dock or another vessel and can be considered part of ground tackle in broader contexts.

Bollards, on the other hand, are fixed fixtures typically found on docks or piers, used to secure lines of a vessel when mooring. They do not directly contribute to the ship’s ground tackle in the same way anchors, chains, or lines do since they are not equipment deployed from the vessel itself to hold it in place while at sea or anchored. Thus, they are not classified as part of the ship's ground tackle.