Question 3411 Deck General

The correct answer is A) turn into the seas. When cargo aboard a jack-up vessel becomes adrift during transit, the tow vessel should be asked to turn into the seas. This allows the tow vessel to better stabilize the jack-up and maintain control of the tow, reducing the risk of further loss or damage to the adrift cargo. Turning into the seas provides more direct resistance against wave action and helps the tow vessel maintain a safer, more stable position relative to the jack-up. The other options are incorrect because: B) turning parallel to the seas would not provide the necessary stability; C) reducing speed may further destabilize the tow; and D) increasing speed could exacerbate the issue by creating more turbulence around the adrift cargo.