Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. In calm weather, putting the engines ahead with the rudder hard left should bring __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — the bow in and the stern out

With a spring line led aft from the bow, the line acts as a pivot point. Engaging the engines ahead creates a forward force against the spring, while the rudder hard left directs the stern away from the pier. This combination effectively pivots the vessel, bringing the bow in and the stern out.