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This can be a difficult situation, and one that is hard to measure. The consequence of this is that any tether lying on the surface will be swept in an opposite direction to the way the ROV may be getting swept. This can result in tether getting wrapped around a propeller or other hazards on the surface. In this case it is important that there is clear communication between the tether handler and the ROV pilot. There needs to be a minimum amount of tether in the water. If the ROV is required to operate very deep the consequences of this situation will be lessened by using a down weight.