Question 2452 Deck General

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When hip towing, a line led from the stern of the towboat forward to the barge provides the towing pull when _______________.

A dead in the water
B going ahead
C in a following current
D backing
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) backing. When hip towing, a line led from the stern of the towboat forward to the barge provides the towing pull when the towboat is backing. This is because the force of the towboat's propulsion is applied to the barge through the towing line, allowing the barge to be maneuvered in reverse. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the specific scenario of a towboat backing while hip towing a barge.

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