Question 3987Deck General70% to pass
Your vessel must moor port side to a berth limited by vessels ahead and astern using a single tug. You are stemming a slight current and there is a light breeze off the dock. Where should the tug make up to the vessel?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) bow.
When mooring a vessel port side to a berth with a single tug, the tug should make up to the bow of the vessel. This allows the tug to push the bow of the vessel into the berth, counteracting the slight current and wind, and bringing the vessel alongside the dock in a controlled manner. The tug at the bow provides the most effective leverage and control to maneuver the vessel into the tight space, especially when limited by vessels ahead and astern.
The other options are not as effective for this mooring scenario. The quarter, waist, or stern on a hawser would not provide the same level of control and leverage to overcome the current and wind and bring the vessel alongside safely.
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