Which position shown in illustration D019DG below is the most dangerous when tying up?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — I
Position I represents the bight of the line or the area where a line under extreme tension might snap back. Per standard seamanship safety protocols, personnel must remain clear of the snap-back zone to avoid catastrophic injury from the recoil of a parting mooring line under load.
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