Chapter 2

Question 1

The water effect that develops between a vessel and channel edge is know as _________?

A. Bank Cushion

B. Bank Suction

C. Both A & B

D. None of the Above

Answer 1

C. Both A & B

Question 2

As a vessel succumbs to bank effect and begins to sheer across the channel, what is the first step to correct the situation?

A. Reduce Engine Speed

B. Apply More Rudder

C. Decrease Rudder

D. Increase Engine Speed

Answer 2

D. Increase Engine Speed

Question 3

________ effect will cause the stern to be drawn toward the bank.

A. Bank Suction

B. Bank Inversion

C. Stern Drift

D. Bank Pull

Answer 3

A. Bank Suction

Question 4

________ effect will cause the bow to be pushed away the bank.

A. Bow Suction

B. Bow Flank

C. Head Slide

D. Bow Cushion

Answer 4

D. Bow Cushion

Question 5

As a ships trim increases she becomes more __________ stable and her tactical diameter increases.

A. Directionally

B. Effectively

C. Responsive

D. Nothing Changes

Answer 5

A. Directionally

Question 6

A ship usually steers better as drag increases.

A. True

B. False

Answer 6

A. True

Question 7

A ship with a small block coefficient steers poorly, and tends to be directionally stable.

A. True

B. False

Answer 7

B. False

A ship with a large block coefficient steers poorly, and tends to be directionally unstable.

Question 8

Shiphandlers prefer to have a vessel trimmed by the head.

A. True

B. False

Answer 8

B. False

When in this condition the ship requires large amounts of rudder for excessive periods of time.

Question 9

Large intial positive pressure at the bow due to being trimmed by the head, we can assume the pivot point as shiftly slightly toward the bow.

A. True

B. False

Answer 9

A. True