A) No! Forces tending to capsize a tug are as dangerous on the high seas as they are in harbor and coastal work. B) Yes! The long towing hawser used in ocean towing eliminates the danger of tripping. C) No!…
A) over 3 knots headway B) at any speed astern C) at any speed ahead D) over 1 knot sternway E)NULL
A) anchor shank B) end links C) swivel D) fluke E)NULL
A) shorten the hawser or increase the tug’s speed B) lengthen the hawser or reduce the tug’s speed C) place your tug in irons D) make a sharp turn E)NULL
A) broaching B) pitchpoling C) rolling D) yawing E)NULL
A) figure eight turn B) Round turn C) Racetrack turn D) Williamson turn E)NULL
A) Canned soups packaged in crates B) Cardboard cartons of shoes C) Paper products packaged in rolls D) Refrigerated fruit that is ripening E)NULL
A) polygon B) holding arc C) catenary curve D) parabolic curve E)NULL
A) Rudder action will become more effective. B) The vessel’s list will change. C) The vessel’s trim will change. D) An increase in speed will occur. E)NULL
A) lanyard B) keeper C) noose D) stopper E)NULL