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USCG Exam Practice · Twin-screw vessel handling

33 CFR §164.35 requires that a vessel fitted with lateral thrust propellers have an indicator readable from the centerline conning position showing which information?

  1. AThe rate of revolution of each lateral thrust propeller only
  2. BThe pitch and operational mode of the lateral thrust propellers
  3. CThe direction and amount of thrust of the lateral thrust propellers✓ correct
  4. DThe vessel speeds at which the lateral thrust device is effective

Why C is correct

33 CFR §164.35(n) requires that vessels fitted with lateral thrust propellers have an indicator readable from the centerline conning position showing the direction and amount of thrust of such propellers, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.

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