🔍 Key Concepts

• Towing astern safety practices • What you might need to do immediately if the towline becomes a danger • Difference between preventing wear on a line and getting free from a line

💭 Think About

• If the towline suddenly fouls the propeller, starts to part, or begins to pull the towing vessel dangerously, what action might you need to take within seconds? • Which item would directly allow you to quickly separate the towing vessel from the tow if the situation became unsafe? • Which of these choices is specifically about dealing with the towline itself, not about general vessel safety or crew health?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option lets you rapidly get rid of a dangerous towline in an emergency. • Eliminate choices that are only for general safety and not specific to controlling or escaping the tow. • Think about which item must be immediately at hand, not stowed elsewhere on the vessel.