2.2 Towing components
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2.2 Towing components

 The major components of the towing arrangements should consist of the following:

  Non pre-rigged footnote Pre-rigged Strength requirements
Pick-up gear optional Yes -
Towing pennant optional Yes Yes
Fairlead Yes Yes Yes
Strongpoint Yes Yes Yes
Roller pedestal Yes Depending on design -
  Forward of ship Aft of ship Strength requirements
Chafing gear Yes Depending on design Yes
Parent topic: 2 Requirements for the arrangements and components
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