Question 4218 Deck General

The correct answer is A) apply left rudder. When backing with twin engines and the starboard engine stalls, applying left rudder will help maintain the desired course. This is because the vessel will naturally want to veer to the right due to the loss of thrust on the starboard side. Applying left rudder counteracts this and keeps the vessel backing in a straight line. The other options are incorrect - B) increasing engine speed will not help without the stalled engine, C) keeping the rudder amidships will allow the vessel to veer off course, and D) applying right rudder will exacerbate the vessel's tendency to swing to the right.