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What is used to prevent twisting of a towing bridle?

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What is used to prevent twisting of a towing bridle?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Function and location of a towing bridle on a tug and tow • Purpose of devices that allow rotation or swiveling in a towing arrangement • Difference between deck fittings (like bitts, bulkheads) and special towing hardware

💭 Think About

• Which option describes a fitting that would allow the towline or bridle to rotate so it doesn’t become twisted under load? • Look at each choice: which are fixed structures on the vessel, and which is a specialized towing connection? • In real towing gear, what piece is commonly placed between tug and tow to reduce chafe and prevent the gear from winding up on itself?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choices are structural parts of the vessel (these will not prevent twisting). • Identify which choice is a special towing component used between tug and tow or in the towing rig. • Ask: which item’s primary job is related to aligning or equalizing the pull and allowing some rotational freedom?

Question 1 of 27070

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What is used to prevent twisting of a towing bridle?

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A fishplate

B

A bulkhead

C

A bitt

D

A V-spring

Question 1 / 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518e3a

Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518e3a

What is used to prevent twisting of a towing bridle?

Back

Question 1 of 27070

Q

What is used to prevent twisting of a towing bridle?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Function and location of a towing bridle on a tug and tow • Purpose of devices that allow rotation or swiveling in a towing arrangement • Difference between deck fittings (like bitts, bulkheads) and special towing hardware

💭 Think About

• Which option describes a fitting that would allow the towline or bridle to rotate so it doesn’t become twisted under load? • Look at each choice: which are fixed structures on the vessel, and which is a specialized towing connection? • In real towing gear, what piece is commonly placed between tug and tow to reduce chafe and prevent the gear from winding up on itself?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choices are structural parts of the vessel (these will not prevent twisting). • Identify which choice is a special towing component used between tug and tow or in the towing rig. • Ask: which item’s primary job is related to aligning or equalizing the pull and allowing some rotational freedom?