Question 2202 Deck General
70% to passIn towing, chocks are used to _______________.
A
protect the towline from chafing
B
secure the end of the towline on the tug
C
stop off the towline while retrieving it
D
absorb shock loading on the towline
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) protect the towline from chafing. Chocks are used in towing operations to protect the towline from abrasion or chafing against the hull or other structures on the towing vessel. They act as a barrier to prevent the towline from directly contacting these surfaces, which could cause damage or weakening of the towline over time. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the primary purpose of chocks in towing operations.
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