What is the primary purpose of activating RMD?

The primary purpose of activating RMD (Rapid Maneuvering Device) during critical situations is to enhance maneuverability. This feature allows the vessel to rapidly adjust its course and speed, thereby improving its ability to respond to situations that may require quick evasive action or precise navigation. Enhancing maneuverability is particularly crucial in scenarios such as avoiding obstacles, navigating through confined areas, or when engaging in operations requiring swift directional changes.

While diagnosing engineering casualties and ensuring compliance with normal procedures may be important aspects of vessel operation, they do not relate directly to the primary function of RMD. Reducing operational speed is not an objective of activating RMD, as it is designed specifically to allow for enhanced maneuvering capabilities rather than slowing down the vessel.