Question 231 Deck General
70% to passWhat does the helm command "Left twenty" mean?
A
put the rudder hard left for the first twenty degrees of swing
B
put the rudder left twenty degrees and then ease back as the vessel starts swinging
C
put the rudder left twenty degrees
D
change course twenty degrees to the left
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) put the rudder left twenty degrees. The helm command "Left twenty" refers to a specific angle of rudder movement, where the helmsman is instructed to put the rudder to a position that is 20 degrees to the left. This is a common command used in ship handling to change the vessel's heading by a precise amount. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of this specific helm command.
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