Question 2222Deck General70% to pass
Is tripping limited to harbor and coastal towing?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) No. Forces tending to capsize a tug are as dangerous on the high seas as they are in harbor and coastal work.
This is the correct answer because the forces that can cause a tug to "trip" or capsize are not limited to harbor and coastal towing operations. The same forces that can lead to tripping can occur in ocean towing as well, as the tug is still subject to similar hydrodynamic and stability challenges regardless of the operating environment.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they incorrectly suggest that tripping is either limited to or less common in harbor/coastal towing (A and B), or that it is more common in ocean towing due to increased maneuvering (D), when in fact the underlying risks are present in both environments.
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