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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