Deck General USCG Question #5437 (Set 169)

You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide. You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where would you generally tie up the tug?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Tie her up on the offshore bow.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: Tie her up on the offshore bow..

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