Marina Exam Reviewer: Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful. Which action should now be taken?

Marina Exam Reviewer

Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful. Which action should now be taken? 

A. Use a chain as a double to the towline to prevent it from breaking. 
B. Slip the towline and allow it to run off the drum. 
C. Throw a preventer under the towing hawser and engage it. 
D. Pull the towing hawser to tighten. 



Answer:      B. Slip the towline and allow it to run off the drum. 

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