Question 2062Deck General70% to pass
Two mooring lines may be placed on the same bollard and either one cast off first if _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) the eye of the second line is dipped.
When two mooring lines are placed on the same bollard, the eye (or loop) of the second line should be dipped below the first line. This allows the second line to be cast off first without having to untangle or disturb the first line. This is a standard practice for safely securing a vessel at a mooring.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) having two horns on the bollard does not affect the order of casting off the lines, B) the type of line (breast line vs. spring line) does not matter, and C) doubling the mooring lines does not determine the order of casting off.
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