Question 1869Navigation General

The correct answer is D) Current reaction when the lock chamber is being emptied. When the lock chamber is being emptied, the water level will drop rapidly, which can cause a strong current and suction effect that could pull your vessel towards the lock wall. This is the primary concern when tied off on the lower guide wall, as the change in water level and current during the lock emptying process poses the greatest risk to your vessel's safety and stability. The other options are not as directly relevant. An upbound or downbound vessel would not directly impact the current reaction in the lock chamber. And the current reaction during the filling process, while important to be aware of, is less of a concern when tied off on the lower wall compared to the emptying process.