Question 2475 Deck General

The correct answer is A) A fishplate. A fishplate is a metal plate or fitting used to prevent the twisting of a towing bridle. The towing bridle is the connection between the towing vessel and the vessel being towed. Fishplates are designed to maintain the alignment of the bridle and prevent it from becoming twisted, which could compromise the integrity of the tow. The other options are not used for this purpose. A bulkhead is a structural wall within a vessel, a bitt is a deck fitting used for mooring lines, and a V-spring is a type of spring used in machinery, none of which are specifically designed to prevent twisting of a towing bridle.