Question 2477 Deck General

A) fishplate is the correct answer. The fishplate is the connection point where the tow bridle is attached to the main tow hawser. The fishplate is a metal plate with holes that allows the tow bridle to be securely connected to the main tow line. This configuration distributes the towing forces evenly and provides a strong, reliable connection point. The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) bight ring is used to create a loop in the tow line, not to connect the tow bridle. C) tow hook is used to connect the tow line to the towing vessel, not the tow bridle. D) swivel allows the tow line to rotate to reduce twisting, but is not the connection point for the tow bridle.