Question 1761 Deck General

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What is the knot at the end of the heaving line used to pass the towing hawser called?

A heaving knot
B ball or baseball knot
C three strand Turk's head
D monkey's fist
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) monkey's fist. The monkey's fist is the standard knot used at the end of a heaving line to pass a towing hawser. This knot is specified in the regulations and guidelines for the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. The monkey's fist creates a weighted end on the heaving line that can be easily thrown or tossed to another vessel during a towing operation. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not represent the standard knot used for this purpose. The heaving knot, ball/baseball knot, and three-strand Turk's head are not the recognized knot for passing a towing hawser via a heaving line.

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