Question 2511 Deck General

The correct answer is A) The further forward and closer to amidships the more readily the tug will trip. The height and location of a tug's towing bitts are important factors in preventing the tug from tripping during towing operations. Towing bitts placed further forward and closer to the center of the tug's hull create a higher risk of the tug tripping or capsizing during towing. This is because the forward placement and central location of the bitts creates a higher tipping moment, which can destabilize the tug. Placing the bitts further aft and closer to the ends of the tug's hull reduces this tipping moment and lowers the risk of tripping. The other answer choices are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the relationship between bitt placement and the danger of tripping.