But because of the inefficiency of the astern turbines the steam consumption, or boiler power, at full power astern is similar to that required for full power ahead.
Kodwa ngenxa yokungasebenzi kakuhle komva womsinga umphunga osetyenziswayo, okanye umbilisi wamandla, amandla agcweleyo omva ayafana nalana afunekayo kumandla omphambili ogcweleyo.