Question 552Deck Safety70% to pass
The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. Both vessels are making the same amount of leeway. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C.
When towing a vessel with the wind on its starboard beam, you should position your vessel on the port quarter of the disabled vessel. This allows your vessel to be in the best position to counteract the vessel's tendency to fall off to starboard due to the wind and current.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) would not allow you to effectively counteract the vessel's tendency to fall off; B) would put your vessel too far aft and unable to control the tow properly; and D) would put your vessel on the wrong side, unable to apply sufficient force to keep the tow on course.
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#550 You have taken another vessel in tow at sea. You can tell that the towing speed is too fast when the _______________.#551 The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is coming from her starboard beam. You are making more leeway than she. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? #553 If the situation arose where it became necessary to tow a disabled vessel, which statement is TRUE concerning the towing line? #554 The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. She is making more leeway than you. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? #555 You are attempting to take a dead ship in tow. All lines have been passed and secured. How should you get underway?