Question 2516Deck General70% to pass
When must the owner or Master of a towing vessel retest a towline or remove it from service?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) When the record of its material condition lapses for 3 months or more.
This is the correct answer because regulations require the owner or Master of a towing vessel to maintain a record of the material condition of the towline, and to retest or remove it from service if that record lapses for 3 months or more. The regulations are in place to ensure the towline is inspected and in good condition before being used, as a damaged or worn towline could pose a safety risk.
The other options are incorrect because they do not reflect the actual regulatory requirements. The towline does not need to be retested solely due to a lack of recent use (option A), dragging on the bottom (option B), or jamming on the winch (option C). The key factor is the lapse in the record of its material condition over time.
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