Question 4167 Deck General

The correct answer is B) head reach. The head reach is the distance a vessel travels from the time the order to put the engines full astern is given until the vessel is dead in the water. This is because when the engines are put in full reverse, the vessel's forward momentum must be overcome before it can come to a complete stop. The distance covered during this deceleration process is known as the head reach. The other options are incorrect because: A) Transfer refers to the lateral movement of the vessel's bow. C) Advance refers to the forward movement of the vessel after an initial turn. D) Surge refers to the pitching motion of the vessel.