Question 2246 Deck General

The correct answer is A) Just aft of amidships. The best location to install a towing hook is just aft of amidships on the vessel. This position provides the most stable and balanced configuration for towing, as it is centered on the vessel's longitudinal axis. Placing the towing hook in this location helps to minimize stresses on the hull and ensure the tow can be conducted safely and effectively. The other options are less suitable. Locating the towing hook forward of the towing bitts (B) or near the Norman pins (C) would create an unbalanced towing configuration. Placing it on the fantail (D) may be too far aft and result in excessive strain on the vessel's stern.