Deck General USCG Question #2333 (Set 74)

A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — texas bar

A texas bar is a heavy steel arch structure installed athwartships over the after deck on tugs to guide towing wires and protect deck crew during towing operations.

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