is easy to connect
provides an effective catenary and absorbs shock due to its weight
makes rigging a swivel unnecessary
prevents the tow from yawing by the drag of the chains in a seaway
第1题:
A chain bridle is preferable to a wire rope towing bridle on a long ocean tow because chain ______.
A.is more flexible and has the ability to absorb shock because of its weight
B.is less subject to wear and damage from abrasion
C.requires little maintenance
D.All of the above
第2题:
A tow astern is veering from side to side on its towline.The best way of controlling the action is to ______.
A.Trim the tow by the bow
B.Trim the tow by the stern
C.List the tow to windward
D.Adjust the length of the towing bridle
第3题:
One advantage of chain over wire rope for a tow bridle is that chain ______.
A.is better suited for inland towing
B.resists damage from chafing
C.handles more easily
D.equalizes towing forces better
第4题:
It makes for an easy connection
It gives a spring effect to cushion the shock
It eliminates the necessity of a swivel
It does not chafe
第5题:
directly astern and pushing the tow
towing on a hawser
towing alongside and parallel to the vessel it is towing
towing on the hip
第6题:
A vessel towing astern in an operation which severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to change course shall,when making way,exhibit ______.
A.the masthead lights for a towing vessel
B.the lights for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver
C.sidelights,stern light and towing light
D.All of the above
第7题:
A chain bridle is used when towing astern because it ______.
A.is easy to connect
B.provides an effective catenary and absorbs shock due to its weight
C.makes rigging a swivel unnecessary
D.prevents the tow from yawing by the drag of the chains in a seaway
第8题:
A tug is best positioned for towing and maneuvering on rivers and other restricted waters where wave action is limited when ______.
A.directly astern and pushing the tow
B.towing on a hawser
C.towing alongside and parallel to the vessel it is towing
D.towing on the hip
第9题:
increase control of the tow
prevent the towing vessel from going in irons
make the towing vessel less maneuverable
reduce shock stress on the towing hawser
第10题:
is better suited for inland towing
resists damage from chafing
handles more easily
equalizes towing forces better