Ship Turning Circle Quiz

What is the primary factor determining a ship's turning circle?

• Ship's length

• Engine power

• Rudder angle

• All of the above

The pivot point of a ship is typically located:

• At the stern

• At the bow

• About one-third of the length from the bow

• At the center of gravity

Which of the following factors does NOT significantly affect a ship's turning circle?

• Water depth

• Ship's speed

• Cargo distribution

• Ship's color

What is the distance a ship travels forward in the original direction from the moment the rudder is put over until it has completed a 90-degree turn?

• Tactical diameter

• Transfer

• Advance

• Drift angle

A ship with a deeper draft will typically have a:

• Smaller turning circle

• Larger turning circle

• No change in turning circle

• Depends on the ship's speed

Which of the following is NOT a component of a ship's turning circle?

• Pivot point

• Wheel over point

• Transfer

• Hull speed

The distance a ship moves laterally during a 90-degree turn is called:

• Advance

• Transfer

• Tactical diameter

• Drift angle

A ship with a list to starboard will have a:

• Smaller turning circle to port

• Larger turning circle to port

• Smaller turning circle to starboard

• Larger turning circle to starboard

The turning circle of a ship can be affected by:

• Wind

• Current

• Both wind and current

• Neither wind nor current

The angle between the ship's actual heading and the tangent to its turning circle is called:

• Advance

• Transfer

• Tactical diameter

• Drift angle