Deck: Safety

1. A Order minimum turns until the towing hawser is just clear of the water, then reduce speed to that necessary to keep the line clear of the water.
2. B If the towline is properly adjusted and weighted you can order slow or dead slow and the towline will act as a spring to absorb the initial shock.
3. C Gradually apply power until catenary almost breaks the water, but keep the catenary in the water.
4. D Order minimum turns until the towing hawser is taut and then continue at that speed until towing speed is attained.

Tip: press A-D to answer