While steaming at 18.9 knots, your vessel consumes 386 barrels of fuel oil per day. In order to reduce consumption to 251 barrels of fuel oil per day, what is the maximum speed the vessel can turn for?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 16.4 knots
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 16.4 knots.
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