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“I am constrained by draft” significa …In the IMO SMCP, the phrase “I am constrained by draft” means:
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Correct answer: b) I am restricted in my ability to manoeuvre by my draught (Estoy restringido por mi calado).
Why it is correct
'Constrained by draft (draught)' is the official COLREG Rule 3(h) and SMCP phrase meaning 'restringido por su calado'.
Why the others are not
- a) 'He varado por proa' is 'I am aground forward'.
- c) 'A la deriva' is 'adrift'.
- d) 'Zozobrar' is 'to capsize'.
How to work it out in the exam
- I am constrained by draft = Estoy restringido por mi calado.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 20 Official paper · Official answer key
Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.