单选题To reduce stress on the towing hawser when towing astern (ocean tow)，the hawser should be （）.Asecured to the aftermost fitting on the towing vesselBjust touching the waterCunderwaterDas short as possible
单选题
To reduce stress on the towing hawser when towing astern (ocean tow)，the hawser should be （）.
A
secured to the aftermost fitting on the towing vessel
B
just touching the water
C
underwater
D
as short as possible
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