In this task, you are given a sentence or phrase in English. You must translate it to Xhosa in a way that is equivalent in terms of meaning and grammatically correct.

It is absolutely essential that the master of the towing vessel be able to observe the mneuvers and to regulate the towing speed accordingly.
Kubaluleke ngokungathandabuzekiyo ukuba umqhubi ekwisikhitshane esitsalayo abehako ukuqwalasela iintshukumo kwaye abenako ukulawula iscinlya sokutsalu ngekuja nelekileyo.

The hydrants are then connected on either side of the section by hose.
Imibhobho yamanzi axokonyezelwa kwicala ngalinye lecandelo ngophayiphu.

These were the 14,000-tonners begun in 1942-3 and the larger 18,000-tonners, begun in 1944.

Ezi yayizi4 000 umlinganiselo womthamo wenqanawa waqala ngowe1942-3 kunye nezinkulu 18 00 (ishumi elinesibhozo lamawaka ) eetoni , elaqala ngo1944 .