Question 4965 Deck General

The correct answer is C) By approaching from the stern and crossing ahead at an angle of 20° to 30° to the beset ship's course. This is the correct approach because it allows the icebreaker to effectively break up the ice around the beset vessel. Approaching from the stern and crossing ahead at a shallow angle creates a wedge that can push the ice away from the beset ship, freeing it from the ice pack. The other options, such as backing down the track or overtaking the vessel, are less effective at breaking up the ice around the beset ship. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not utilize the icebreaker's capabilities in the most efficient manner to free the beset vessel from the ice.