Question 2404 Deck General
70% to passYour vessel is being towed and you are using a tripping rope. A tripping rope of fiber or wire is used to _______________.
A
give added strength to the main tow hawser
B
retrieve the main tow hawser
C
open the pelican hook at the fishplate
D
retrieve the outboard legs of the bridle where they are connected to the fishplate
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) retrieve the outboard legs of the bridle where they are connected to the fishplate. A tripping rope is used to retrieve the outboard legs of the bridle where they are connected to the fishplate. This allows the fishplate to be disconnected from the main tow hawser, facilitating the release of the tow. The tripping rope does not provide additional strength to the tow hawser (A), retrieve the tow hawser itself (B), or open the pelican hook (C).
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