Question 2404Deck General70% to pass
Your vessel is being towed and you are using a tripping rope. A tripping rope of fiber or wire is used to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) retrieve the outboard legs of the bridle where they are connected to the fishplate.
A tripping rope is used to retrieve the outboard legs of the bridle where they are connected to the fishplate. This allows the fishplate to be disconnected from the main tow hawser, facilitating the release of the tow. The tripping rope does not provide additional strength to the tow hawser (A), retrieve the tow hawser itself (B), or open the pelican hook (C).
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