Which of the following types of bearings are used as line shaft bearings?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Ring-oiled, Babbitt-faced, spherical seat, shell
Intermediate line shafting relies primarily on ring-oiled, Babbitt-faced, spherical seat shell bearings to accommodate minor hull flexing while maintaining continuous hydrodynamic lubrication.
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