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When attempting an upstream landing while pushing empty barges ahead in a hard onshore wind, the approach is best made __________.

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When attempting an upstream landing while pushing empty barges ahead in a hard onshore wind, the approach is best made __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Effect of onshore wind on a tow when landing alongside • Control of headway and lateral movement during an upstream landing • Advantages of having bow vs stern closer to the dock when wind is pushing you in

💭 Think About

• How does a strong onshore wind act on empty barges with a lot of windage when you slow or stop your engines? • During an upstream landing, which end of the tow do you want to control most carefully against being blown onto or off the dock? • If things go wrong and the wind sets you in faster than planned, which initial position gives you more room and time to work the tow alongside safely?

✅ Before You Answer

• Note that the tow is empty barges (high windage, easily blown sideways) • Remember that the current is from ahead (upstream landing) and the wind is toward the dock (onshore) • Check which option gives the best ability to regain control if the wind or current is stronger than expected

Question 1 of 27070

When attempting an upstream landing while pushing empty barges ahead in a hard onshore wind, the approach is best made __________.

with bow in, stern out

with bow out, stern in

parallel to the dock, as far out as possible

parallel to the dock, as close in as possible

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Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c5191c2

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c5191c2

When attempting an upstream landing while pushing empty barges ahead in a hard onshore wind, the approach is best made __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

When attempting an upstream landing while pushing empty barges ahead in a hard onshore wind, the approach is best made __________.