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You are approaching a ship that is broken down and are preparing to take her in tow. BEFORE positioning your vessel to pass the towline, which action should you take?

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You are approaching a ship that is broken down and are preparing to take her in tow. BEFORE positioning your vessel to pass the towline, which action should you take?

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• Towing preparation sequence – what must be evaluated before you commit to a close-quarters towing approach • Effects of wind, current, and leeway on two disabled/partially maneuverable vessels • Difference between pre‑tow safety checks and fittings that can be prepared later or at a safer distance

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• Ask yourself: before I move my vessel into close proximity, what information do I absolutely need to control the situation safely? • Which option deals with understanding how the two vessels will move relative to each other in wind and current, and which options deal more with gear preparation? • If I skip this step, could the vessels unexpectedly close, sheer, or set down on each other while I am trying to pass the line?

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• Identify which choice focuses on relative motion and drift of the two vessels, not just line handling gear • Check which tasks can be done while still at a safer stand‑off distance versus tasks that usually occur after the towing approach is planned • Confirm which action most directly helps prevent uncontrolled lateral movement or collision during the approach to pass the towline

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Question 1 of 20

You are approaching a ship that is broken down and are preparing to take her in tow. BEFORE positioning your vessel to pass the towline, which action should you take?

Compare the rate of drift between the ships

Have traveling lizards rigged to guide the towline while it is paid-out

Secure the bitter end of the towing hawser to prevent loss if the tow is slipped

Install chafing gear on the towline

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Question 1 / 2066636ee728f7522a1c5183d1

Question 1 of 2066636ee728f7522a1c5183d1

You are approaching a ship that is broken down and are preparing to take her in tow. BEFORE positioning your vessel to pass the towline, which action should you take?

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You are approaching a ship that is broken down and are preparing to take her in tow. BEFORE positioning your vessel to pass the towline, which action should you take?

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