Question 2301 Deck General

The correct answer is D) moor a barge to the bank and leave. The term "hanging a barge off" refers to the practice of mooring a barge to the bank or shore while the rest of the tow continues on, effectively "hanging" the barge off the tow. This is a common maneuver, for example, when locking through a canal or river, where the barge may be left moored to the bank while the rest of the tow passes through the lock. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the meaning of "hanging a barge off." Option A refers to removing and delivering a loaded barge, option B describes towing an empty barge astern, and option C describes removing a barge during locking, which is different from the specific meaning of "hanging a barge off."