USCG Exam Practice · Line handling and mooring
Under 33 CFR §164.74(b), which of the following is a required characteristic of the towline quick-release method on a vessel towing astern?
- AIt must be a mechanical winch-brake system operable without power
- BIt must not endanger operating personnel and must easily release the towline✓ correct
- CIt must be capable of releasing the towline while the vessel is underway at full speed
- DIt must be located at the towing vessel's bow to allow forward release
Why B is correct
33 CFR §164.74(b)(4) requires a method, whether mechanical or non-mechanical, that does not endanger operating personnel but that easily releases the towline. The regulation does not specify speed conditions or bow placement.
Cited:33 CFR §164.74
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