A twin-screw vessel with a single rudder is making headway. The engines are full speed ahead. There is no wind or current. Which statement is FALSE? |
A) With the rudder amidships, the ship will steer a fairly steady course. |
B) The principal force which turns the ship is set up by the wake against the forward side of the rudder. |
C) If one screw is stopped, the ship will turn toward the side of the stopped screw. |
D) Turning response by use of the rudder only is greater than on a single-screw vessel. |