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Se define noray como…A bollard (noray) is…

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Correct answer: a) A cylindrical, symmetrical fitting on the quay used to make fast ships’ mooring lines.

Why it is correct

A bollard is on the quay and lines are dropped over it. A cleat, by contrast, is on the boat.

Why the others are not

  • b) That is a mooring block.
  • c) That is a fender.
  • d) That is a cleat.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Bollard ashore, cleat aboard.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Knots and lines

Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.