Question 2340Deck General70% to pass
A "check" line is _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) used to slow the headway of a barge.
A "check" line is a line used to slow the headway (forward motion) of a barge or other vessel, typically when maneuvering in confined waters or approaching a dock. This allows the operator better control over the vessel's speed and position.
The other answer choices are incorrect:
A) A safety line attached to a worker is called a "safety" line, not a "check" line.
C) A "check" line is not used to measure the overhead height of a bridge.
D) A "check" line is not used to measure water depth - that would be done with a sounding line or depth sounder.
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