Question 1635 Deck General

The correct answer is D) inshore bow line. The inshore bow line is the mooring line labeled "G" in the illustration. This line is used to secure the bow of the vessel to the dock or pier on the side closest to the land, or the "inshore" side. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) The forward spring line is typically the line extending from the bow to the dock, perpendicular to the vessel's centerline. B) The forward breast line secures the bow to the dock, but not specifically on the inshore side. C) The offshore bow line would be used to secure the bow on the side of the vessel facing the open water, not the inshore side.