Question 5068 Deck General

The correct answer is D) shock loading on the tow line is reduced. When the tug and the MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit) ride the wave crests simultaneously, it helps to reduce the shock loading on the tow line. This is because the tug and the MODU move up and down together, minimizing the sudden jerks and tension variations that can occur when they are out of phase with the wave motion. Reducing the shock loading on the tow line helps to prevent damage and improves the overall safety and reliability of the towing operation. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly address the primary purpose of riding the wave crests simultaneously, which is to reduce the shock loading on the tow line.