Question 2460 Deck General

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The measurement of the amount of force a towing vessel is capable of applying to a motionless tow is called _______________.

A shaft horsepower
B towrope pull
C bollard pull
D delivered horsepower
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) bollard pull. Bollard pull is the measurement of the amount of force a towing vessel is capable of applying to a motionless tow. This is a key specification for towing vessels, as it indicates the maximum pulling power the vessel can exert, which is important for safely towing large or heavy objects. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Shaft horsepower measures the engine power output, not the actual pulling force of the vessel. B) Towrope pull refers to the tension in the towing line, not the overall pulling capacity of the vessel. D) Delivered horsepower measures the power actually delivered to the propeller, not the pulling force.

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