Question 2199 Deck General
70% to passIt is good practice to use long towlines for ocean tows because the _______________.
A
dip in the towline absorbs shock loads
B
danger of overriding is reduced
C
wear on the towline is equalized
D
weight of the towline increases the towing force
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) the dip in the towline absorbs shock loads. When conducting ocean tows, it is recommended to use long towlines because the dip or catenary in the towline helps to absorb and dampen shock loads and dynamic forces. This reduces the risk of sudden, high-impact forces being transmitted to the towing vessel and the towed object, which could potentially cause damage. The other answer choices are incorrect, as they do not accurately describe the primary reason for using long towlines in ocean towing operations.
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