not exceed bare steerageway during the transit
take a strain as soon as you can to control the tow
come up to speed very slowly and maintain a safe speed
come up to speed quickly，then cut back power considerably to ease the strain
第1题：
A vessel towing astern in an operation which severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to change course shall，when making way，exhibit ______.
A.the masthead lights for a towing vessel
B.the lights for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver
C.sidelights，stern light and towing light
D.All of the above
第2题：
An ocean tow is sinking in deep water. Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful Which action should now be taken?______.
A.Abandon the towing vessel.
B.Radio for emergency assistance.
C.Slip the towline and allow it to run off the drum.
D.Secure all watertight openings on the towing vessel.
第3题：
The disadvantage of using a heaving line to pass a towline is that ______.
A.it increases the likelihood of collision between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel
B.recreational boaters tend to make the heaving line fast to the towed vessel as if it were the towline
C.the monkey fist may injure someone
D.it may reduce the catenary and increase yawing
第4题：
it increases the likelihood of collision between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel
recreational boaters tend to make the heaving line fast to the towed vessel as if it were the towline
the monkey fist may injure someone
it may reduce the catenary and increase yawing
第5题：
a vessel towing by pushing ahead
a power-driven vessel，not towing
a barge being pushed ahead
either answer A or answer B
第6题：
A towing vessel pushing a barge ahead and rigidly connected in a composite unit shall show the lights of ______．
A.A vessel towing by pushing ahead
B.A power-driven vessel，not towing
C.A barge being pushed ahead
D.Either answer A or answer B
第7题：
If practical, when shall a manned vessel being towed sound her fog signal?______.
A.Immediately before the towing vessel sounds hers
B.Immediately after the towing vessel sounds hers.
C.As close to the mid-cycle of the towing vessel’s signals as possible
D.At any time as long as the interval is correct
第8题：
In towing，chocks are used to ______.
A.protect the towline from chafing
B.secure the end of the towline on the tug
C.stop off the towline while retrieving it
D.absorb shock loading on the towline
第9题：
increase control of the tow
prevent the towing vessel from going in irons
make the towing vessel less maneuverable
reduce shock stress on the towing hawser
第10题：
release the towline in an emergency
help the helmsman steer
look for food and water
check the water level in the bilge