However, if the rates and attitudes of drift of the two ships differ, the towing ship may soon find herself in position 3, with a rapidly widening gap that will hinder the passing of the tow.
Nakuba izantya neemeko zokuphambuka kweenqanawa ezimbini kwahlukile, inqanawa etsalayo ingazifumana ngokukhawuleza ikwindawo yesithathu, ngesithuloa esivulekayo ngokukhawulezileyo esinokuthintela ukudlula kwesitsali.