Your vessel is docked port side to the pier with the bow in. In order to maintain the vessel's schedule, you will have to get underway without the use...

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Your vessel is docked port side to the pier with the bow in. In order to maintain the vessel's schedule, you will have to get underway without the use of tugs. What action would you recommend during the Master-Pilot information exchange?

Accepted Answer

Use the tunnel bow thruster to steer the vessel when going astern

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Your vessel is docked port side to the pier with the bow in. In order to maintain the vessel's schedule, you will have to get underway without the use of tugs. What action would you recommend during the Master-Pilot information exchange?

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