You have a large, broken-down vessel in tow with a wire rope and anchor cable towline. Both vessels have made provision for slipping the tow in an emergency; however, unless there are special circumstances which is TRUE?
• Emergency towing procedures when using wire rope and anchor cable as towline • Responsibilities of towing vessel versus towed vessel during an emergency • Which vessel can better manoeuver and stand clear once the tow is slipped
• In an emergency, which vessel has propulsion and steering and can best avoid collision or grounding after the tow is released? • If one vessel slips first, what happens to the remaining section of towline and who is left with it? • Which sequence of slipping minimizes the risk of the two vessels fouling each other or being dragged together?
• Identify which vessel is under its own power and which is disabled • Think about who should be left with the least risk of being dragged or entangled in the tow gear • Consider standard practice: which vessel has more control over when and how to let go of the tow?
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