Question 2457 Deck General

The correct answer is A) When the towing hawser leads forward of the quarter. A tug is likely to be "tripped" when the towing hawser leads forward of the tug's quarter, which causes the tug to roll sharply to one side. This can happen when the tug is towing a large, heavy object like an oil rig. When the towing line leads forward, it creates a leverage point that can cause the tug to tip or "trip" unexpectedly, potentially leading to a dangerous situation. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not directly address the specific condition that can lead to a tug being tripped. While a tow "jumping" on the line, making up to tow a large object, or exerting maximum bollard pull can all create challenges, they do not inherently increase the risk of the tug being tripped in the same way that the towing hawser leading forward of the quarter does.