USCG Exam PracticeLine handling and mooring
According to 33 CFR §164.74, which of the following is a recognized exception to the requirement that a wire towline winch be fitted on a towing vessel?
- A. The vessel is operating in protected inland waters only
- ✓ The vessel is towing in ice on Western Rivers or is using a synthetic or natural fiber towlineCorrect
- C. The tow displaces less than 100 gross tons
- D. The towing voyage is less than 24 hours in duration
Why B is correct
33 CFR §164.74(b)(6) exempts vessels towing in ice on Western Rivers and vessels using a towline of synthetic or natural fiber from the requirement to fit a winch that evenly spools and tightly winds the towline.
Cited:33 CFR §164.74