Make tug（）on the port quarter!

Entrance Light Vessel beamed port，stopped eng．& Tug Ever took pilot off．From this remark，the ship is likely ______．

A.making inward operation

B.making outward operation

C.making cargo operation

D.at anchor

A tug would NOT assist a ship to steer if the tug is made up to the large vessel ______.

A.by a tow line ahead of the vessel

B.forward on either bow of the vessel

C.approximately amidships of the vessel

D.on the vessel’s quarter

Before leaving port on an ocean tow，a tug captain should assure himself of all the following EXCEPT ______.

A.the towing hawser can be released quickly in an emergency

B.the correct navigation lights are rigged and operable on the tug and tow

C.an insurance underwriter has prepared a pre-sailing survey

D.a pick-up wire has been rigged on the tow in case of a breakaway.

You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide．You land the ship across the end of the pier，stemming the tide，preparatory to breaking the ship around the corner．You have one tug to assist．Where would you generally tie up the tug ________．

A.Have her on a hawser from the stern

B.Tie her up on the inshore bow to hold the ship off the end

C.Tie her up on the offshore bow

D.Tie her up on the inshore quarter to lift the stern

In the Northern Hemisphere you are caught in the dangerous semicircle of a storm with plenty of sea room available. The best course of action is to bring the wind on the ______.

A.port quarter and make as much headway as possible

B.starboard quarter and make as much headway as possible

C.starboard bow and make as much headway as possible

D.port bow and make as much headway as possible