USCG Exam PracticeTwin-screw vessel handling
According to 33 CFR §164.35, the turning circle diagram required on the wheelhouse maneuvering fact sheet must show which specific information for a 90-degree course alteration?
- ✓ Time and distance, advance and transfer, using maximum rudder angle and constant power settingsCorrect
- B. Advance and transfer only, at full speed with maximum rudder angle
- C. Time and distance only, for both full and slow speeds with minimum rudder angle
- D. Tactical diameter and transfer, using half rudder angle at full and half speeds
Why A is correct
33 CFR §164.35(g)(1) requires the turning circle diagram to show the time and distance and advance and transfer required to alter course 90 degrees with maximum rudder angle and constant power settings, for either full and half speeds or full and slow speeds.
Cited:33 CFR §164.35