USCG Exam PracticeSingle-screw maneuvering and prop walk
According to 33 CFR §164.11, the person directing the movement of a vessel must set speed with consideration for which of the following factors?
- A. The vessel's insurance classification and port state control history
- ✓ The damage that might be caused by the vessel's wakeCorrect
- C. The number of licensed officers aboard
- D. The vessel's last drydock interval
Why B is correct
33 CFR §164.11(p)(6) specifically lists 'the damage that might be caused by the vessel's wake' as one of the factors the conning officer must consider when setting speed. The other options are not listed among the speed-setting considerations in §164.11(p).
Cited:33 CFR §164.11