Question 2429Deck General70% to pass
Good seamanship while towing in heavy weather requires all of the following EXCEPT _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) streaming all of your towing hawser.
Good seamanship while towing in heavy weather requires dogging all hatches and watertight doors (A), lashing down or stowing all loose gear (C), and reducing speed to reduce surging on the towline (D). However, streaming all of the towing hawser is not recommended, as it can increase the risk of the towline parting or the towed vessel becoming uncontrollable in heavy seas. Instead, the towing hawser should be kept as short as possible to maintain better control and reduce the strain on the towline.
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