Question 2080 Deck General
70% to passYour vessel is required to warp up the dock twenty feet for better crane alignment. Which lines are the most essential to move the vessel forward?
A
the quarter breast lines
B
the breast lines
C
the offshore stern lines
D
the spring lines
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) the spring lines. Spring lines are the most essential lines for moving a vessel forward or backward along the dock. Spring lines run fore and aft parallel to the dock and allow the vessel to shift longitudinally without relying solely on the bow and stern lines. By heaving on the forward spring line, the vessel can be warped or pulled ahead the required 20 feet to align the crane. The other line types, such as breast lines and quarter breast lines, are more for holding the vessel alongside the dock and would not be as effective for the specific task of moving the vessel forward.
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