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A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the towing vessel by __________.

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A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the towing vessel by __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Safe handling of vessels alongside and protection of both hulls • Proper use and purpose of fenders in towing and docking operations • Risks of using body parts or small tools between heavy vessels

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• When two heavy vessels come alongside, what absorbs the impact and prevents steel-to-steel contact? • What are the dangers of placing any part of your body between a vessel and a hard surface during mooring or towing? • Which option is specifically designed for this job, rather than being an improvised or unsafe method?

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• Verify which item is specifically intended to take crushing and rubbing forces between vessels. • Eliminate any option that would put crew’s bodies between large moving objects. • Consider which method is standard seamanship practice in towing, docking, and rafting operations.

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Question 1 of 20

A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the towing vessel by __________.

crew members using their arms

No fending is necessary due to the rugged construction of most towing vessels.

fenders

a boat hook

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Question 1 / 2066636ee728f7522a1c518ee5

Question 1 of 2066636ee728f7522a1c518ee5

A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the towing vessel by __________.

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A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the towing vessel by __________.

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