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kevin asked in Cars & TransportationBoats & Boating · 11 months ago

Is larger cruise ship and merchant ship able to make right and left turn without tug boat to assist?

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  • Anonymous
    11 months ago

    of course- thats why they have a steering wheel. They don't just point the ship at 89 degrees from NY harbor and hope to come near Spain.

  • Starrysky
    Lv 7
    11 months ago

    Mostly yes, but it determines the equipment on the ship and the sharpness of the turn.

    Most all ships have a rudder under the stern.  Some have bow thrusters.  Some have steerable propellers called "azipods".

    Source(s): US naval officer training, was on a geophysical vessel later.
  • ?
    Lv 6
    11 months ago

    Modern cruise ships are highly maneuverable and rarely employ tugs. They have side thrusters. 

  • don_sv_az
    Lv 7
    11 months ago

    In the open sea, yes. In a channel or harbor probably not.

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