The biggest problem you generally encounter...

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c5175a4

The biggest problem you generally encounter while towing a single tow astern is __________.

Question 1 of 27070

The biggest problem you generally encounter while towing a single tow astern is __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Tow dynamics astern in normal (non-extreme) conditions • How a tow behaves laterally versus vertically in the water • Difference between a common, continuous problem and a special or unusual problem

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself which issue is most likely to require constant attention and correction from the towing vessel when pulling a single barge or vessel astern. • Think about which problem would show up even in moderate weather and normal depths, not just in heavy seas or shallow water. • Consider how the tow might move side‑to‑side behind you and what that does to the strain on the towline and rudder control.

✅ Before You Answer

• Which choice describes a problem that is frequent and ongoing during most routine tows, not just in special circumstances? • Which problems on the list are more associated with heavy weather, following seas, or very shallow water? Set those aside. • Visualize a single barge astern on a long wire: what motion makes it swing off the centerline and forces you to steer to keep it behind you?

Question 1 of 27070

The biggest problem you generally encounter while towing a single tow astern is __________.

yaw

swamping of the tow

the tow tending to dive

the catenary dragging on the bottom