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Why are stern towing bitts placed well forward of the rudder when hawser towing?
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To allow the stern to swing more freely when using rudder
B
To have as much of the towing hawser in use as possible
C
To keep the hawser from fouling the rudder
D
To keep the towing bitts as far away as possible from the tugs pivoting point
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Why are stern towing bitts placed well forward of the rudder when hawser towing?
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To allow the stern to swing more freely when using rudder
B
To have as much of the towing hawser in use as possible
C
To keep the hawser from fouling the rudder
D
To keep the towing bitts as far away as possible from the tugs pivoting point
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Why are stern towing bitts placed well forward of the rudder when hawser towing?
A
To allow the stern to swing more freely when using rudder
B
To have as much of the towing hawser in use as possible
C
To keep the hawser from fouling the rudder
D
To keep the towing bitts as far away as possible from the tugs pivoting point
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