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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