You are in charge while handling a synthetic hawser
on a capstan. The hawser has a heavy strain and you wish to avoid the hawser's slipping on the cap...

Question

You are in charge while handling a synthetic hawser
on a capstan. The hawser has a heavy strain and you wish to avoid the hawser's slipping on the capstan drum. Which action should you take?

Accepted Answer

Back off on the capstan a bit and
have the seaman take several more turns on the drum.

Deck 2014: Deck General

You are in charge while handling a synthetic hawser on a capstan. The hawser has a heavy strain and you wish to avoid the hawser's slipping on the capstan drum. Which action should you take?

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