You are making mooring lines fast to bitts, stern to,
as in some Mediterranean ports. A swell is liable to make the vessel surge. How should you tie...

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You are making mooring lines fast to bitts, stern to,
as in some Mediterranean ports.  A swell is liable to make the vessel surge.  How should you tie up?

Accepted Answer

Use manila or synthetic fiber hawsers only.

Deck 2014: Deck General

You are making mooring lines fast to bitts, stern to, as in some Mediterranean ports. A swell is liable to make the vessel surge. How should you tie up?

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