Towing & Ship-Assist · Records — Towline Log
Keeping records of towline/wire purchase date, use, and inspections supports:
- ATracking service life and condition so gear is retired before failure (a Subchapter M/safety-management practice)✓ Correct
- BNothing useful
- CTax filing only
- DCrew payroll
Explanation
Documenting gear history lets the operator judge remaining service life and schedule retirement/replacement before a failure under load — part of the maintenance and inspection records expected under the management system and TVR.
Authority: 46 CFR Subchapter M; safety-management practice
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