Deck General USCG Question #4131 (Set 132)

You are going ahead on twin engines with rudders amidships. Your port engine stalls. To continue your course you should __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — apply right rudder

Loss of the port engine while proceeding ahead with twin screws causes the remaining starboard engine to drive the bow to port. Applying right rudder creates hydrodynamic lift to counteract this asymmetric thrust and maintain the desired heading.

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