When transitioning from maneuvering speed to full sea speed on a slow-speed diesel-powered vessel that features a direct-drive fixed-pitch propeller propulsion arrangement, how should this be accomplished?

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The engine should be accelerated from maneuvering speed to at sea speed very gradually, but should transition through any critical speeds without any lingering.

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The engine should be accelerated from maneuvering speed to at sea speed very gradually, without any concern for critical speeds as they will not be encountered.

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The engine should be accelerated from maneuvering speed to at sea speed very gradually, even if it means lingering for extended periods of time at critical speeds.

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The engine should be accelerated from maneuvering speed to at sea speed very quickly and should transition through any critical speeds without any lingering.