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Tugs sometimes shackle a length of chain in the towline in order to __________.

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Tugs sometimes shackle a length of chain in the towline in order to __________.

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• Towline dynamics: How weight, catenary (sag), and elasticity affect shock loads between tug and tow • Purpose of adding chain versus wire or synthetic line: what property of chain is being used? • Common towing practice: Where do mariners expect failure to occur, and how do they protect gear and the tow?

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• Think about what happens in a seaway when the tug and tow surge apart. How does a heavy section in the towline change the load and motion? • Which option best matches the real, practical advantage of adding weight (not elasticity) into a towline? • Consider where chafe and bottom contact are most likely, and whether that is usually handled by a short chain in the line or by other gear/arrangements.

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• Identify which choice actually uses the weight of the chain as its main useful feature, not stretch or elasticity. • Ask yourself which option matches standard towing safety practice found in towing seamanship texts and USCG guidance. • Eliminate any option that sounds like it’s about making the line break in a certain place rather than reducing shock loads or physical damage.

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Tugs sometimes shackle a length of chain in the towline in order to __________.

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Tugs sometimes shackle a length of chain in the towline in order to __________.

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