Question 4143Deck General70% to pass
With a following sea, a vessel will tend to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) yaw.
With a following sea, a vessel will tend to yaw. Yawing is the side-to-side motion of the vessel's bow as it moves through the waves. This is because the waves coming from behind the vessel will push on the stern, causing the bow to swing from side to side. The other options are incorrect - a following sea does not directly cause the vessel to pound, reduce speed, or heave to. Yawing is the primary motion experienced with a following sea.
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