Question 2241 Deck General

The correct answer is A) Christmas tree tow. The Christmas tree tow is a tow makeup designed to keep the catenary (the curved shape) of the tow hawser to a minimum. This is achieved by attaching the tow hawser to the towed vessel at multiple points, creating a "Christmas tree" configuration that helps maintain a relatively straight tow line and reduces the sagging or dipping of the hawser. This configuration is preferred for towing operations as it helps improve the stability and control of the tow, which is an important consideration for Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not specifically refer to the tow makeup designed to minimize the catenary of the tow hawser. Tandem tow, tandem tug tow, and British tow are different towing configurations that serve other purposes, but do not address the specific goal of reducing the catenary of the tow hawser.