A twin-screw vessel can clear the inboard propeller and maneuver off a pier best by holding a(n) __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — forward spring line and going slow ahead on the outboard engine

Holding a forward spring line while going slow ahead on the outboard engine uses the pivot point at the bow. Propeller wash against the rudder and the outboard thrust swing the stern outward away from the pier, clearing the inboard propeller safely.