What is the disadvantage of using self-tension winches in automatic mode when the vessel is moored?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — they may not always hold the vessel in position at the berth
Self-tensioning winches operating in automatic mode can respond sluggishly or inappropriately to extreme environmental shifts, which frequently leads to the vessel surging or slipping out of position alongside the berth.
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