USCG Exam PracticeMarlinespike seamanship — knots, splices, line care
When making a line fast to bitts, what is the correct first step before figure-eighting across both bitts?
- ✓ Take a round turn on the after bittCorrect
- B. Cleat the line on the forward bitt
- C. Pass the line through the nearest chock
- D. Take two half hitches around both bitts simultaneously
Why A is correct
NAVEDTRA 14067 §4-1 states a line is made fast to bitts by taking a round turn on the after bitt first, then figure-eighting across both bitts. This sequence ensures the load is properly controlled and the line can be surged or slipped.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14067 §4-1