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In astern towing, a tow span, also called the "tow bar" or "towing arch", is used to __________.

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In astern towing, a tow span, also called the "tow bar" or "towing arch", is used to __________.

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• Astern towing arrangement and where the tow span/tow bar is located relative to the stern • How a tow span/towing arch interacts with the towing hawser as it changes angle or sweeps from side to side • Typical problems on a towing vessel’s stern: fouling on deck gear, chafe points, and lead of the hawser

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• Visualize the stern of a tug: if the tow wire moves from port to starboard, what danger does that create for fittings, bitts, and deck gear near the stern? • Ask yourself what a rigid or elevated span/arch across the stern actually does to the path (lead) of the tow line as the tug yaws or alters course. • Which option describes a function that would be most critical for safety and avoiding damage when the towline sweeps across the stern in a seaway?

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• Identify which option specifically addresses keeping the towline clear of obstructions or gear on the stern. • Check which choices sound like primary safety purposes versus side benefits or incorrect assumptions (for example, about vessel stability). • Confirm which function would matter most when the tow sweeps to large angles off the tug’s centerline in rough conditions.

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In astern towing, a tow span, also called the "tow bar" or "towing arch", is used to __________.

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In astern towing, a tow span, also called the "tow bar" or "towing arch", is used to __________.

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