A.ahead B.broad on the bow C.abeam D.astern
A.identification B.distinction C.discrimination D.clearly seeing
A.vessel motions increase B.mooring tensions decrease C.KG increases D.KG decreases
A.The vessel will not reverse direction in a tidal current B.The radius of the vessel's swing will be shortened C.A mooring approach may be made from any direction D.The vessel will not swing with a change in wind
A.Serves as a backup for the main tow hawser in case of failure B.Provides weight and flexibility to the total tow makeup C.Lengthens the main tow hawser to keep the tow in step D.Distributes the towing load
A.decrease the holding power of your anchor B.decrease the swing of your vessel while at anchor C.increase the holding power of your anchor D.increase the possibility that your vessel will drag anchor
A.spring tide B.flood tide C.ebb tide D.slack water
A.be crossed around the bow B.tend out at right angles to the bow C.tend aft 60°from each bow D.tend forward 30°on either bow
A.berthing B.searching C.anchoring D.picking up pilot
A.Free of charge B.Important C.Required D.Unnecessary