Question 2517 Deck General

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Before leaving port on an ocean tow, a tug captain should assure himself of all the following EXCEPT _______________.

A an insurance underwriter has prepared a pre-sailing survey
B a pick-up wire has been rigged on the tow in case of a breakaway.
C the towing hawser can be released quickly in an emergency
D the correct navigation lights are rigged and operable on the tug and tow
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) an insurance underwriter has prepared a pre-sailing survey. Before leaving port on an ocean tow, a tug captain should ensure the following: a pick-up wire is rigged on the tow in case of a breakaway, the towing hawser can be released quickly in an emergency, and the correct navigation lights are rigged and operable on the tug and tow. However, having an insurance underwriter prepare a pre-sailing survey is not a requirement for the tug captain to assure before departure. The other options (B, C, D) are all important safety precautions the tug captain should verify before commencing the ocean tow, but having an insurance survey is not a mandatory item on the pre-departure checklist.

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