Deck General USCG Question #2407 (Set 76)

A tow that veers to the side on the end of the towline is said to __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — yaw

Standard maritime terminology defines yawing as the unstable oscillatory motion where a towed vessel veers significantly from side to side off the centerline of the towing hawser due to hydrodynamic forces or improper trim.

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