The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. She is making more leeway than you. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines?

Correct Answer: Option D — D

Positioning downwind (Position D) is required when the disabled vessel makes more leeway than the towing vessel, preventing the disabled ship from drifting down and colliding with your vessel during the line-passing procedure.