Question 211 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) A 60-foot towboat pushing ahead. The Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act applies to vessels 20 meters (approximately 65 feet) or more in length while navigating. Since the towboat in option C is 60 feet in length and is actively pushing ahead, it falls under the requirements of this Act, which mandates the use of radiotelephone equipment for communication between vessels. The other options are incorrect because: A) the 100 GT towboat is less than 20 meters in length and therefore not subject to the Act; B) the 90-foot towboat tied to the pier is not actively navigating; and D) the 400 GT towboat, while larger, is anchored and not navigating.