USCG Exam PracticeKnots, Bends, and Hitches
A vessel is mooring to a pier. Which line runs from the stern of the vessel forward to a point on the dock, and is used primarily to prevent the vessel from moving astern?
- A. Bow line
- B. Stern line
- ✓ After spring lineCorrect
- D. Forward spring line
Why C is correct
Per the Boatswain's Mate Manual, the after spring line runs forward from the stern to the dock, and it prevents the vessel from moving astern. The forward spring runs aft from the bow and prevents forward movement.