Question 2060Deck General70% to pass
In order to pay out or slack a mooring line which is under strain, you should _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) surge the line.
To surge a mooring line under strain means to ease or pay out the line in a controlled manner. This allows the tension in the line to be gradually reduced, preventing a sudden release that could be dangerous. Surging the line is the recommended technique to safely slacken a mooring line that is under significant load or tension.
The other options are incorrect: A) Stopping the line would lock it in place, B) Sluicing the line is not a recognized technique, and D) Slipping the line could result in an uncontrolled release of tension, which is unsafe.
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