No. 898 In ship handling terms, which of these overtaking situations is the most dangerous?
A
A small vessel overtaking a large vessel with a big difference in speed between the two vessels.
B
A small vessel overtaking a large vessel with little difference in speed between the two vessels.
C A large vessel overtaking a small vessel with a big difference in speed between the two vessels. >
D A large vessel overtaking a small vessel with little difference in speed between the two vessels.
No. 899 You are meeting another ship in confined waters. What can happen as the ships approach each other?
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A
Initially the bows of the ships will be pushed away from each other.
B
Initially the bows of the ships will be pulled together.
C Both vessels will be affected by squat.
D There will be no effect.
No. 900 Your ship is equipped with a right handed propeller. As you go full astern from full ahead, the ship is sheering to starboard. Is there anything you can do to reduce the change in heading? A
No.
B
Put the rudder hard to port.
C Swing the rudder from side to side.
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D Put the rudder hard to starboard.
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