单选题Which statement is TRUE concerning hawser towing? ()AThe catenary in a hawser should be sufficient so that the hawser just touches the bottomBThe hawser is of sufficient length for towing when taut between tug and towCIncreasing speed usually increases the catenary in the hawserDShortening the tow hawser generally decreases the maneuverability of the tug

单选题
Which statement is TRUE concerning hawser towing? ()
A

The catenary in a hawser should be sufficient so that the hawser just touches the bottom

B

The hawser is of sufficient length for towing when taut between tug and tow

C

Increasing speed usually increases the catenary in the hawser

D

Shortening the tow hawser generally decreases the maneuverability of the tug


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