A tug is "in irons" when held in a fixed position by __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — the towing hawser snagged on the bottom
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: the towing hawser snagged on the bottom.
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