You are on a large vessel fitted with a right-handed controllable-pitch propeller set at maximum forward pitch. Which statement about reversing is TRUE?
A
When the pitch is reversed, the stern will slew to port even with headway.
B
The vessel will respond to the rudder until sternway is developed, then the stern will slew to starboard.
C
The vessel will have full rudder control throughout the speed change from ahead to astern.
D
There will probably be a loss of steering control.
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Question 1 / 2066636ee728f7522a1c517ef9
Question 1 of 2066636ee728f7522a1c517ef9
You are on a large vessel fitted with a right-handed controllable-pitch propeller set at maximum forward pitch. Which statement about reversing is TRUE?
You are on a large vessel fitted with a right-handed controllable-pitch propeller set at maximum forward pitch. Which statement about reversing is TRUE?