单选题A towing vessel becomes tripped while towing on a hawser astern. What factor is MOST important when assessing the risk of capsizing? （）ALength of the towlineBHeight of the towline connectionCLongitudinal position of the towline connectionDDirection of opposing force
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A towing vessel becomes tripped while towing on a hawser astern. What factor is MOST important when assessing the risk of capsizing? （）
A
Length of the towline
B
Height of the towline connection
C
Longitudinal position of the towline connection
D
Direction of opposing force
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