Question 2462 Deck General

The correct answer is D) the speed of the tug and tow is less. The effect of ocean current is usually more evident on a tug and tow because the combined speed of the tug and tow is lower than the tug navigating independently. This means the current has a greater impact on the tug and tow, causing more drift and offset from the intended course. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Yawing is not the primary reason the current effect is more evident on a tug and tow. B) The current will offset the tow, but this is a result of the lower combined speed, not the cause. C) The towline itself does not catch the current in a way that makes the effect more evident.