What is the best way of stopping an overspeeding diesel engine?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Secure the fuel supply and block the air intake.
An overspeeding diesel engine experiences uncontrolled fuel ingestion. Securing the fuel supply stops the primary energy source, while blocking the air intake starves the engine of oxygen, ensuring rapid emergency shutdown.
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