Question 2452Deck General70% to pass
When hip towing, a line led from the stern of the towboat forward to the barge provides the towing pull when _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) backing.
When hip towing, a line led from the stern of the towboat forward to the barge provides the towing pull when the towboat is backing. This is because the force of the towboat's propulsion is applied to the barge through the towing line, allowing the barge to be maneuvered in reverse. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the specific scenario of a towboat backing while hip towing a barge.
Related Questions
#2450 When towing, what is the main reason for using a chain bridle on a wire hawser? #2451 Tugs sometimes shackle a length of chain in the towline in order to _______________.#2453 When hip towing, a line led from the bow of the towing vessel aft to the vessel being towed would be a _______________.#2454 A tug is to assist in docking an oceangoing vessel on a hawser. The greatest danger to the tug is _______________.#2455 When towing in an open seaway, it is important to use a towing line _______________.