A tow of 9 barges is made up three abreast and three long. The towboat is faced up to the center string which is known as the().
A、main string
B、push string
C、power string
D、face string
A、main string
B、push string
C、power string
D、face string
A、At the head of the tow B、75m from the head of the tow C、120m from the head of the tow D、180m from the head of the tow
A、maintain a strict watch on the barge from the towing vessel B、fly a red flag from the towing vessel C、open the tops of all empty tanks on the barge D、take hourly soundings of any loaded tanks on the barge
A、Make periodic inspections of bilges B、Keep the barge under constant surveillance C、Have a properly certificated tankerman or at least one licensed officer on board the towing vessel D、Verify ullage readings
A、reduce the draft of the barge B、shorten one leg of the bridle C、place bulky deck loads as far aft as possible D、trim the barge down by the bow
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
A、terminal operator B、owner of the barge C、tankerman or person in charge of loading D、charterer through the Master of the towing vessel
A、it is overtaken by the tow B、it is pulled sideways by the tow C、the weight of the towing hawser causes loss of maneuverability D、the propeller is fouled by the towing hawser
A、only when fully loaded B、if one or more tanks are full C、when transferring cargo D、only when the barge is being towed