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What is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?

Question 1 of 27070

What is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Hawser towing dynamics between tug and barge when speed is high • How a sudden change of heading affects the path of the tow compared to the tug • Which situations create the greatest risk of tug being struck or overrun by the tow

💭 Think About

• Picture the tug ahead, barge astern on a long hawser at speed. If the tug puts the rudder over to swing the barge, what path does the barge’s bow take relative to the tug? • Which of the listed dangers is most directly caused by the geometry and inertia of a long tow when you try to swing it quickly? • Ask yourself: which option depends mainly on towing arrangement and relative motion, and which ones depend on more special conditions (like liquid cargo or unusual sea state)?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which answer choice is most directly tied to relative motion and over‑taking risk between barge and tug during a sharp swing. • Check which options describe hazards that could happen even without a hawser swing (e.g., free surface effect, wakes) and which one is specific to this maneuver. • Visualize the barge’s arc as it swings—does it tend to move inside the turn toward the tug, outside, or under the towline—and which choice best matches that specific risk.

Question 1 of 27070

What is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?

The barge may pass under the hawser and capsize the tug.

The barge may swing too quickly and run over the tug.

Dangerous wakes may result from the swinging barge and capsize the tug.

Free surface effect of liquid inside the barge may rupture the barge bulkheads if the turn is too quick.

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What is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?