Question 2453 Deck General

The correct answer is A) towing line. In the context of hip towing, where the towing vessel is positioned alongside the vessel being towed, the line led from the bow of the towing vessel aft to the vessel being towed is considered the towing line. This line is used to connect the two vessels and facilitate the towing operation. The other options are incorrect because: B) a stern line is used to secure the stern of the towed vessel to the towing vessel; C) a backing line is used to control the movement of the towed vessel when going astern; and D) a breast line is used to secure the side of the towed vessel to the towing vessel.