Question 2514Deck General70% to pass
The owner or Master of a towing vessel must evaluate whether the entire towline, or a part of it, is no longer serviceable. The towline should be removed from service in all cases EXCEPT _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) when the vessel is underway.
The reasoning is that the towline should be inspected and evaluated for serviceability at all times, regardless of the vessel's operational status. The owner or Master should not wait until the vessel is underway to determine if the towline is no longer serviceable. Removing a compromised towline while the vessel is underway could be extremely dangerous. The towline should be inspected and replaced as needed, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations or an authorized classification society, and not based solely on a pre-determined replacement schedule or mileage/time in service.
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#2512 The owner or Master of a towing vessel that tows astern must keep records of the towline(s) that include all of the following information EXCEPT _______________.#2513 The condition of a towline must be monitored by _______________.#2515 Which factor(s) might indicate that a towline should be removed from service? #2516 When must the owner or Master of a towing vessel retest a towline or remove it from service? #2517 Before leaving port on an ocean tow, a tug captain should assure himself of all the following EXCEPT _______________.