Question 4139 Deck General
70% to passWhich measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in a head sea?
A
Reduce speed.
B
Add ballast in the after peak.
C
Alter course.
D
Add ballast forward.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Add ballast in the after peak. Adding ballast in the after peak would increase the vessel's stern draft, which would actually increase the pounding in a head sea. This goes against the goal of reducing the pounding motion. The correct actions to reduce pounding in a head sea are: A) Reduce speed, C) Alter course to a more favorable angle, and D) Add ballast forward to increase the vessel's bow draft and lift the stern.
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