Towing & Ship-Assist · Maneuvering — Girting Recovery
If a tug begins to girt (the towline coming abeam and the vessel heeling), the immediate correct actions include:
- AIncrease towline tension
- BSound five blasts and hold position
- CManeuver to bring the stern back under the towline and/or release the towline via the quick-release✓ Correct
- DDrop anchor
Explanation
The pilot maneuvers to swing the stern back in line with the towline (reducing the transverse lever) and, if that cannot be done in time, uses the emergency quick-release to slip the towline before the tug capsizes.
Authority: Towing safety guidance
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