General Subjects (Auxiliaries & Systems) USCG Question #1385 (Set 21)

With respect to a "tractor" type azimuthing thruster, what statement is true?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — With an azimuthing angle of 0o, the gear unit is directly abaft of and in the wake of the azimuthing thruster's propeller.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: With an azimuthing angle of 0o, the gear unit is directly abaft of and in the wake of the azimuthing thruster's propeller..

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