Question 4162 Deck General

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You are approaching the pilot station with the wind fine on the starboard bow and making about 3 knots. You can help to calm the seas by taking what action just before the pilot boat comes along on the port side?

A Giving right full rudder
B Stopping the engines
C A short burst of ahead full with left full rudder
D Backing full
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) A short burst of ahead full with left full rudder. This action can help calm the seas by generating a wave pattern that will assist in smoothing out the approach for the pilot boat coming alongside on the port side. The ahead full thrust with left full rudder will create a localized area of calmer water on the port side, facilitating a safer and more controlled pilot transfer. The other options are not as effective in this scenario. Giving right full rudder (A) would not create the desired wave pattern, stopping the engines (B) would remove the ability to maneuver, and backing full (D) could make the approach more challenging for the pilot boat.

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