General Subjects (Auxiliaries & Systems) USCG Question #1386 (Set 21)

What type of propulsor is typically used in electric motor driven, transverse, tunnel bow thrusters to limit the starting current of the single speed drive motor?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Controllable-pitch propeller

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: Controllable-pitch propeller.

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