🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR requirements for towing vessels and towing gear • The purpose of towline design: safely transmit towing forces under expected conditions • Difference between regulatory safety requirements and convenience/maintenance considerations

💭 Think About

• Which options relate directly to the towline’s ability to safely handle towing forces and sea conditions? • Is there any choice that talks more about making repairs or convenience rather than core safety performance of the towline? • Ask yourself: if this condition were NOT met, would the towline necessarily be unsafe, or would it just be harder to maintain?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which items clearly relate to strength and suitability for expected loads (static and dynamic). • Check which options are about environmental and power/bollard pull compatibility of the towline. • Identify if any option focuses mainly on fitting existing hardware or repair gear instead of meeting safety and load requirements.