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When towing astern, what is the effect of increasing the catenary?

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When towing astern, what is the effect of increasing the catenary?

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• Catenary in a tow line and what physical shape it refers to • How a sagging (dipped) towline behaves in waves and sudden speed changes • The relationship between shock loads and a more or less taut towline

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• Think about what happens if the towline is very tight versus having more sag. In which case are sudden jerks more likely to be transmitted directly to both vessels? • Consider rough sea conditions: how would a deeper curve in the towline affect the way forces are passed between tug and tow as they move differently in the waves? • Ask yourself whether more catenary would make steering easier, harder, or mainly change how the forces are absorbed along the line.

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• Be clear on what "catenary" means: is it a tighter, straighter line or a deeper, heavier curve between tug and tow? • Decide which option describes an effect on force/shock absorption rather than on steering or sail-related behavior. • Eliminate any option that refers to conditions that apply to sailing vessels, not typical powered towing operations.

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