USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 9 • Question #242 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room In a river subject to tidal currents, the best time to dock a ship without the assistance of tugs is __________.
A
at high water
B
when there is a following current
C
at slack water
✓ Correct Answer
D
at flood
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'In a river subject to tidal currents, the best time to dock a ship without the assistance of tugs is', the verified fact is: 'at slack water'.
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