🔍 Key Concepts

• Towing bridles for heavy ocean towing and what properties matter most (strength, chafe resistance, shock loading) • Behavior of synthetic lines vs. wire vs. chain in long-duration, rough-sea towing • Why chafe resistance and ability to withstand constant working and surge loads are critical offshore

💭 Think About

• In heavy ocean towing, which factor is more critical: ability to float and easy handling, or resistance to wear and damage over time? • Which material handles constant rubbing (chafe) over a fairlead or bow roller the best under very high tension? • Think about how each option behaves when heavily loaded for days in rough seas—does it stretch a lot, melt, part suddenly, or stand up well to abrasion?

✅ Before You Answer

• Compare chafe resistance of each material in the choices when passed over metal surfaces under high tension • Consider which option is most commonly used as the primary bridle material on large ocean tows (barges, dead ships) • Verify which material type is specifically associated with anchor gear and high-strength catenary in heavy-sea conditions