Deck General USCG Question #2433 (Set 77)

A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the towing vessel by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — fenders

Fenders absorb kinetic energy and maintain a safe standoff distance between vessels during alongside towing operations, preventing structural hull damage from metal-on-metal or wood-on-metal contact.

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