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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Marina Exam Reviewer: You are on a vessel that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of the towline. Which statement is TRUE?


Marina Exam Reviewer

You are on a vessel that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of the towline. Which statement is TRUE? 

A. The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be just forward of your bow. 
B. The strain of the tow is taken by the riding pawl, chain stopper, and anchor windlass brake. 
C. The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be immediately astern of the towing vessel. 
D. The anchor cable should be led out through a chock, if possible, to avoid a sharp nip at the hawsepipe lip. 


Answer:      B. The strain of the tow is taken by the riding pawl, chain stopper, and anchor windlass brake. 

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