Question 2295 Deck General

The correct answer is D) pilot house or aft steering station. The towing hook on a tug or towboat is typically released from the pilot house or aft steering station, where the captain or deckhand can conveniently reach the release lever or mechanism. This allows the captain to safely and efficiently disengage the towing hook without having to physically go to the bow or forecastle. The other answer options are incorrect because the towing hook would not typically be released from the tug's engine room, the forecastle, or by reaching over the towing bitts. The release mechanism is designed to be accessible from the control stations where the crew can monitor and control the towing operation.