Question 553 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) There should be a catenary so the line dips into the water. The reasoning behind this is that a catenary, or slight sag, in the towing line allows the line to absorb shock loads and reduces the stress on both the towing and towed vessels. Having the line clear of the water increases the risk of the line snapping under tension, which could be dangerous. A taut line is also more likely to transmit shock loads directly to the vessels, potentially causing damage. The other options are incorrect because B) keeping the line clear of the water increases the risk of failure, C) maintaining a taut line is not recommended, and D) none of the above is not correct since A is the right answer.