Towing & Ship-Assist · Ship-Assist — Working on a Hip
A tug made up 'on the hip' (alongside, on the quarter) of a vessel is positioned that way to:
- AProvide both ahead/astern thrust and steering leverage for close-quarters maneuvering and docking✓ Correct
- BTow on a long hawser
- CPush only
- DAnchor the assisted vessel
Explanation
Made up on the hip with head, stern, and spring lines, the tug can go ahead/astern and twist the assisted vessel, giving fine control alongside a berth. The offset position gives a turning lever.
Authority: Knight's Modern Seamanship; ship-assist practice
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