A large vessel is equipped with a controllable pitch propeller. Which statement is TRUE? |
A) When the vessel has headway and the propeller is in neutral, there is no effect on rudder control. |
B) When maneuvering in port, full ahead or astern power can usually be obtained without changing shaft RPM. |
C) When dead in the water, it is often difficult to find the neutral position and slight headway or sternway may result. |
D) When going directly from full ahead to full astern, there is complete steering control. |