Question 2428 Deck General

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The term "overriding" or "overrunning" when applied to towing, implies that _______________.

A the towing hawser comes out of the water
B the tow has overtaken its tug
C the Norman pins are not effective
D there is more crew on board than required
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) the tow has overtaken its tug. Overriding or overrunning in towing operations refers to a situation where the towed vessel has overtaken the towing vessel, causing the towing hawser to come out of the water. This can occur if the tow is moving faster than the tug, creating slack in the towing line that allows the tow to pull ahead. This is a dangerous situation that can lead to the towing hawser becoming fouled or the tow breaking free. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the meaning of "overriding" or "overrunning" in the context of towing.

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