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QID - 27163

Why are stern towing bitts placed well forward of the rudder when hawser towing?

To have as much of the towing hawser in use as possible 
To keep the hawser from fouling the rudder
To keep the towing bitts as far away as possible from the tugs pivoting point
To allow the stern to swing more freely when using rudder
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