Question 2085 Deck General

The correct answer is D) the bow and stern lines. The bow and stern lines are the primary lines used to reduce the fore and aft motion of a docked vessel. These lines run from the bow and stern of the vessel to the dock, securing the vessel in place and preventing it from moving back and forth along the dock. The bow and stern lines work in conjunction with other lines, such as spring lines, to provide a complete mooring arrangement and keep the vessel stable. The other answer choices are incorrect because they serve different functions. The bow cross spring lines help prevent the vessel from moving side-to-side, the quarter breast lines secure the vessel's quarters to the dock, and the breast lines secure the vessel's sides to the dock, but they do not primarily function to reduce the fore and aft motion of the vessel.