Question 2454 Deck General

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A tug is to assist in docking an oceangoing vessel on a hawser. The greatest danger to the tug is _______________.

A from the ship's propeller when making up aft
B from being overrun if making up forward
C hull damage while alongside passing a hawser
D getting in a tripping position
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) getting in a tripping position. The greatest danger to the tug when assisting in docking an oceangoing vessel on a hawser is getting in a tripping position. This is because the tug can easily be pulled under the larger vessel's hull if it gets into a position where it is at risk of capsizing or "tripping." This can happen if the tug is not properly positioned and the tension on the hawser builds up, putting the tug at risk of being pulled under the ship's hull. The other options, while potential dangers, are not considered the greatest risk in this situation.

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