Question 552 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C. When towing a vessel with the wind on its starboard beam, you should position your vessel on the port quarter of the disabled vessel. This allows your vessel to be in the best position to counteract the vessel's tendency to fall off to starboard due to the wind and current. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) would not allow you to effectively counteract the vessel's tendency to fall off; B) would put your vessel too far aft and unable to control the tow properly; and D) would put your vessel on the wrong side, unable to apply sufficient force to keep the tow on course.