Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #974 (Set 21)

What type of propeller thrust reversing method (or methods) is or are used with a main propulsion slow-speed crosshead type diesel engine installation?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Either a reversible engine driving a fixed-pitch propeller or a non-reversible engine driving a controllable-pitch propeller could be used.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: Either a reversible engine driving a fixed-pitch propeller or a non-reversible engine driving a controllable-pitch propeller could be used..

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