Question 188 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Let go the starboard anchor. This is the correct answer because when a vessel's bow lines part and the bow begins to fall away from the dock, the quickest and most effective measure to take is to let go the starboard anchor. This will help arrest the vessel's movement and prevent it from drifting further away from the dock. Letting go the anchor is the first and most immediate step to stabilize the situation before attempting other measures like obtaining assistance or slipping the stern lines. The other answer choices are not the best first steps. Slipping the stern lines (A) would allow the vessel to drift uncontrolled. Calling the master and deck gang (B) takes time and does not directly address the immediate issue. Putting out new bow lines (C) would be difficult without the vessel being stabilized first.