AT01 - Assistance Towing Endorsement

What is the purpose of a "check" line?

Why is it NOT advisable to use nylon for alongside towing?

In illustration D024DG, which item is rigged to transmit the thrust from one barge to another barge when going ahead?

Which is one advantage of chain over wire rope for a tow bridle?

To lead the towing hawser over the center of the stern when not under a strain you could take which action?

A tug is "in irons" when held in a fixed position by __________.

When towing, what is the main reason for using a chain bridle on a wire hawser?

In a following sea, a wave has overtaken your vessel and thrown the stern to starboard. To continue along your original...

Which term defines when a vessel is swinging from side to side off course due to quartering seas?

While towing, bridle legs of unequal lengths may cause which condition?

In illustration D024DG below, which item refers to the face wire?

Why is a chain bridle preferable to a wire rope towing bridle on a long ocean tow?

You have taken another vessel in tow. Which is an indicator that the towing speed is too fast?

The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starbo...

What are the legs of a tow bridle are joined together with?

Which is the most effective method for towing and maneuvering on rivers and other restricted waters where wave action i...

You have a large, broken-down vessel in tow with a wire rope and anchor cable towline. Both vessels have made provision...

An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may cause which condition?

What equipment is NOT used to protect a towing hawser?

A tow of 9 barges is made up three abreast and three long. The towboat is faced up to the center string. What is the nam...