What is the best way of stopping an over speeding diesel engine?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Secure the fuel supply and block the air intake
Emergency engine shutdown during an uncontrollable overspeed condition requires simultaneously securing the fuel supply and physically blocking the combustion air intake to prevent catastrophic mechanical failure.
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