Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #376 (Set 11)

You are preparing to take another vessel in tow. Which signal indicates, "Hawser is made fast"?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Firing of a green star signal

During towing setup, the firing of a green star signal by either vessel communicates that the towline or hawser has been successfully secured and made fast.

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