USCG Exam PracticeSingle-screw maneuvering and prop walk
According to 33 CFR §164.11, the person directing the movement of a vessel is required to set speed with consideration for which of the following factors?
- A. The vessel's fuel consumption rate and range
- ✓ The damage that might be caused by the vessel's wakeCorrect
- C. The number of passengers embarked
- D. The vessel's insurance classification
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. Fuel consumption, passenger count, and insurance classification do not appear in §164.11(p).
Cited:33 CFR §164.11