Your vessel is preparing to load Class 1 explosive material in a US port. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following best describes the procedure for rigging of the required tow wires?

Correct Answer: Option C — on the bow and stern, the wires shall be secured to the bitts with the towing eye passed outboard and kept at water level

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: on the bow and stern, the wires shall be secured to the bitts with the towing eye passed outboard and kept at water level.