Question 56 TV02 - Towing Vessels - Great Lakes and Inland

The Correct Answer is D **Explanation for Option D (Wind residual allowance):** Wind residual allowance (often related to wind drift or leeway) is a factor considered when determining the *safe maneuvering path* or *navigational safety*, particularly in channels or near hazards. However, it is **not** a standard component used in the calculation of the *minimum required vertical distance* between the deepest part of the vessel and the seabed (Gross Under Keel Clearance, UKC). The calculation of UKC is primarily concerned with vertical dynamic effects (like squat, heel, and rolling) and fixed vertical elements (like tides and charted depth errors). **Explanation for Other Options (Why they are incorrect):** * **A) Squat allowance:** This is a crucial factor that **must** be considered. Squat is the dynamic reduction in UKC caused by the vessel moving through shallow water, which pulls the vessel down vertically. * **B) Heel allowance:** This is a crucial factor that **must** be considered. Even small angles of heel cause a significant vertical reduction in UKC for wide vessels, especially when maneuvering or affected by weather (rolling). * **C) Tidal residual allowance:** This is a necessary factor that **must** be considered. This allowance accounts for potential errors or uncertainties in the predicted tidal height (the difference between the observed tide and the predicted tide) and is essential for ensuring the vessel has the required UKC above the seabed datum.