When towing astern, chafing gear should NOT...

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When towing astern, chafing gear should NOT be used on a hawser which is __________.

Question 1 of 27070

When towing astern, chafing gear should NOT be used on a hawser which is __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Chafing gear is used to protect a line where it rubs against something (fairleads, bulwarks, bitts, etc.) • How an automatic towing engine or towing winch works to adjust strain on a towline • Where chafing gear might interfere with the proper operation of towing gear or fittings

💭 Think About

• Think about in which setup the towline needs to move or pay in and out freely without extra friction or bulk on the line. • For each option, ask: would adding chafing gear here help protect the line, or could it actually cause jamming, slipping, or improper operation? • Consider which piece of equipment automatically compensates for changes in towline tension and might be affected by anything added to the line.

✅ Before You Answer

• For each choice, visualize the path of the hawser and where it bears against metal surfaces. • Ask whether friction must be minimized at that point for the equipment to work correctly. • Confirm which fitting or device is specifically designed to control tension automatically, and whether extra gear on the line could interfere with that function.

Question 1 of 27070

When towing astern, chafing gear should NOT be used on a hawser which is __________.

attached to an automatic towing engine

held amidships by a gob rope

attached to an "H" bitt

connected to a swivel

Question 1 / 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518c99

Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518c99

When towing astern, chafing gear should NOT be used on a hawser which is __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

When towing astern, chafing gear should NOT be used on a hawser which is __________.