Question 2076 Deck General

The correct answer is C) chaffing on the stem of the vessel. When mooring a cargo vessel, the placement of the off-shore bow line is critical to avoid chafing. The stem, which is the forward-most part of the vessel's bow, is the area most susceptible to chafing from the off-shore bow line. This is because the line is in direct contact with the stem as the vessel approaches the mooring location. The other options (A, B, and D) are less likely to experience chafing from the off-shore bow line during the mooring process.