Question 3987 Deck General

The correct answer is A) bow. When mooring a vessel port side to a berth with a single tug, the tug should make up to the bow of the vessel. This allows the tug to push the bow of the vessel into the berth, counteracting the slight current and wind, and bringing the vessel alongside the dock in a controlled manner. The tug at the bow provides the most effective leverage and control to maneuver the vessel into the tight space, especially when limited by vessels ahead and astern. The other options are not as effective for this mooring scenario. The quarter, waist, or stern on a hawser would not provide the same level of control and leverage to overcome the current and wind and bring the vessel alongside safely.