Question 2510 Deck General

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What is the effect of releasing the towline in a tripping situation?

A There is no effect other than relief.
B It frees the tug from its towing responsibilities.
C It disconnects the capsizing force and allows the tug to recover from its list.
D Yawing
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) It disconnects the capsizing force and allows the tug to recover from its list. In a tripping situation, where the tow begins to capsize or list dangerously, releasing the towline is the appropriate action. This disconnects the capsizing force being applied to the tug, allowing the tug to recover from the list and regain stability. The other options are incorrect - option A does not address the emergency situation, option B does not fully describe the effect, and option D is unrelated to the scenario.

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