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Si estamos navegando en zonas polares y ante la presencia de hielos, la maniobra correcta para pasarlos es:If we are sailing in polar zones and meet ice, the proper manoeuvre to pass it is:
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Correct answer: b) pass to windward and reduce speed, even passing with engines stopped
Why it is correct
When passing near ice, keep to windward —since smaller fragments and growlers trail to leeward of the main piece— and reduce speed.
Why the others are not
- a) Broken fragments drift to leeward.
- c) Do not pass to leeward because of drifting growlers.
- d) Never pass at full speed or to leeward.
How to work it out in the exam
- In ice: pass to windward and reduce speed.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2017 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
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