Question 833 Deck General
70% to passYour vessel is preparing to load Class 1 explosive material in a US port. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following best describes the procedure for rigging of the required tow wires?
A
on the bow the wire shall be secured to the bitts with the towing eye passed inboard and kept at water level
B
on the bow and stern, the wires shall be secured to the bitts and coiled on deck ready for immediate deployment
C
on the bow and stern, the wires shall be secured to the bitts with the towing eye passed outboard and kept at water level
D
on the bow and stern, the wires shall be secured to the bitts with the towing eye passed inboard and kept at water level
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C. According to U.S. regulations, when loading Class 1 explosive material, the tow wires on the bow and stern must be secured to the bitts with the towing eye passed outboard and kept at water level. This positioning of the towing eye outboard ensures the wires can be deployed quickly in an emergency situation, such as the need to quickly disconnect the vessel from the pier. The other options are incorrect because: A) The towing eye should be passed outboard, not inboard. B) The wires should be kept at water level, not coiled on deck. D) The towing eye should be passed outboard, not inboard.
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