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On the waterQuestion 309 of 566

What should you do with your engine during a lockage?

  1. Switch it off.
  2. Keep it at idle.
  3. Keep it in reverse.
  4. Run it at slow speed.
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Correct answer: Switch it off.

Switch off engines and the generator, and use no flames or smoking.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Passing through a lock, page 41

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