Question 2337Deck General70% to pass
A face line is used to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) secure barges to the towboat.
A face line is a rope or cable used to secure barges to the towboat. It connects the front or "face" of the barge to the towboat, preventing the barge from drifting away from the towing vessel. This is a critical safety measure to keep the tow together during navigation.
The other options are incorrect because: A) a face line is not used to prevent barge movement in a lock, B) a face line secures the barge to the towboat, not end-to-end between barges, and D) a face line secures the barge to the towboat, not side-by-side between barges.
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