Towing & Ship-Assist · Makeup - Alongside
When towing a barge alongside (on the hip), the line that primarily prevents the barge from surging forward relative to the tug is the:
- AForward (head) line
- BAfter bow spring line✓ Correct
- CStern line
- DTow hawser
Explanation
Made up on the hip, spring lines control fore-and-aft surge: the after bow spring stops the barge surging ahead, the forward quarter spring stops it surging aft. Head and stern lines hold the barge in against the tug. A tight, well-sprung makeup lets the unit steer as one.
Authority: Towing seamanship; alongside makeup
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