Your vessel is a single-screw ship with a right-hand propeller. There is no current. The easiest way to make a landing is __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — port side to

Landing port side to is preferred for a right-handed single-screw vessel because the transverse thrust when backing pushes the stern toward the pier. This allows the master to use the engine to control the stern's position relative to the dock, simplifying the final approach and mooring process.