Question 2375 Deck General

The correct answer is C) Height of the towline connection. The height of the towline connection is the least important factor when assessing the risk of capsizing for a towing vessel that has become tripped while towing on a hawser astern. This is because the primary factors that influence the risk of capsizing are the length of the barge, the direction of the opposing force, and the length of the towline. The height of the towline connection has a relatively minor impact on the stability of the towing vessel in this situation. The other options, such as the length of the barge, the direction of the opposing force, and the length of the towline, are more significant factors that can affect the towing vessel's stability and the risk of capsizing.