You are on a ship that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of the towline. Which statement is TRUE? |
A) The anchor cable should be led out through a chock, if possible, to avoid a sharp nip at the hawsepipe lip. |
B) The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be immediately astern of the towing vessel. |
C) The strain of the tow is taken by the riding pawl, chain stopper, and anchor windlass brake. |
D) The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be just forward of your bow. |