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Steering of a ship: Choose the correct definition of the motion. Marine dynamics terminology: Identify what is meant by ‘‘steering’’ in ship motions (pitch, yaw/turn, roll). Select the correct description.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Turning the ship on a curved path to right or left while moving ahead (yaw/turning)

Explanation:

Concept
Steering is the action of changing heading—i.e., turning (yawing) the ship to port or starboard while progressing forward.

Why others are wrong?
Pitching is rotation about the transverse axis (bow up/down). Rolling is about the longitudinal axis. Heave is vertical translation.

Final Answer
Turning the ship on a curved path to right or left while moving ahead (yaw/turning)

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