Question 4137 Deck General

The correct answer is D) running before the seas. Running before the seas, or steering the vessel with the wind and waves from behind, is generally the most gentle way to ride out a severe storm on a larger vessel. This allows the vessel to rise up and down the swells more easily, reducing the impact of the waves and resulting in a more comfortable ride for the crew and passengers. The other options are less suitable - heading into the storm directly (A) can expose the vessel to the full force of the waves, rigging a sea anchor (B) can cause the vessel to broach and potentially capsize, and hove to (C) may result in the vessel rolling excessively in the storm.