You 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?

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

Positioning the tug on the offshore bow provides the necessary leverage to control the vessel's heading while stemming the tide. This placement allows the tug to push the bow against the current or swing it into the slip, preventing the ship from being set onto the pier end by the tide.