You are towing a barge, exempted from the normal Great Lakes load line requirements, on the Burns Harbor route. On the Very High Frequency radio, you...

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You are towing a barge, exempted from the normal Great Lakes load line requirements, on the Burns Harbor route. On the Very High Frequency radio, you hear a weather warning predicting squalls and high winds along your route for the next twelve hours. What action must you take?

Accepted Answer

Proceed to the nearest appropriate harbor of safe refuge

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You are towing a barge, exempted from the normal Great Lakes load line requirements, on the Burns Harbor route. On the Very High Frequency radio, you hear a weather warning predicting squalls and high winds along your route for the next twelve hours. What action must you take?

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