Question 2120 Deck General

The correct answer is D) tail-block and whip which may be used to pass a hawser to the vessel. The initial shot line passed to the stranded vessel is typically made fast to a tail-block and whip, which can then be used to haul a heavier hawser to the vessel. This allows for the efficient and controlled transfer of the breeches buoy and associated rescue equipment to the vessel in distress. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the standard procedure for rigging a breeches buoy from shore. Option A would be an incorrect sequence, option B does not mention the tail-block and whip, and option C refers to the wrong location to make the hawser fast on the vessel.