Deck 2014: Deck General

1. A The catenary in a hawser should be sufficient so that the hawser just touches the bottom.
2. B The hawser is of sufficient length for towing when taut between tug and tow.
3. C Increasing speed usually increases the catenary in the hawser.
4. D Shortening the tow hawser generally decreases the maneuverability of the tug.

Tip: press A-D to answer