You are approaching a ship that is broken down and are preparing to take her in tow. BEFORE positioning your vessel to pass the towline, which action should you take?

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Compare the rate of drift between the ships

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Have traveling lizards rigged to guide the towline while it is paid-out

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Secure the bitter end of the towing hawser to prevent loss if the tow is slipped

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Install chafing gear on the towline

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