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- Q418 - Deck General
39. Which term describes the amount of force a tug can exert on a stationary pull?
Bollard pull is the correct answer; it defines the maximum steady pulling force a tug exerts when secured to a fixed point. Brake, indicated, and shaft horsepower measure power within the propulsion system, not the force applied to an external object. The question specifically asks for a measure of force, making bollard pull the appropriate term.
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