| When transitioning from maneuvering speed to full sea speed on a slow-speed diesel-powered vessel that features a direct-drive fixed-pitch propeller propulsion arrangement, how should this be accomplished? |
| A) The engine should be accelerated from maneuvering speed to at sea speed very gradually, without any concern for critical speeds as they will not be encountered. |
| B) The engine should be accelerated from maneuvering speed to at sea speed very gradually, but should transition through any critical speeds without any lingering. |
| C) The engine should be accelerated from maneuvering speed to at sea speed very gradually, even if it means lingering for extended periods of time at critical speeds. |
| D) The engine should be accelerated from maneuvering speed to at sea speed very quickly and should transition through any critical speeds without any lingering. |
