Question 1761Deck General70% to pass
What is the knot at the end of the heaving line used to pass the towing hawser called?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) monkey's fist.
The monkey's fist is the standard knot used at the end of a heaving line to pass a towing hawser. This knot is specified in the regulations and guidelines for the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. The monkey's fist creates a weighted end on the heaving line that can be easily thrown or tossed to another vessel during a towing operation.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not represent the standard knot used for this purpose. The heaving knot, ball/baseball knot, and three-strand Turk's head are not the recognized knot for passing a towing hawser via a heaving line.
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