Question 2514 Deck General

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The owner or Master of a towing vessel must evaluate whether the entire towline, or a part of it, is no longer serviceable. The towline should be removed from service in all cases EXCEPT _______________.

A in accordance with a replacement schedule
B when the vessel is underway
C depending on the mileage or time that the towline has been in service
D when recommended by the manufacturer or an authorized classification society
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) when the vessel is underway. The reasoning is that the towline should be inspected and evaluated for serviceability at all times, regardless of the vessel's operational status. The owner or Master should not wait until the vessel is underway to determine if the towline is no longer serviceable. Removing a compromised towline while the vessel is underway could be extremely dangerous. The towline should be inspected and replaced as needed, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations or an authorized classification society, and not based solely on a pre-determined replacement schedule or mileage/time in service.

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