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Estamos atracados babor al muelle, con un viento que viene de tierra y nos entra por la amura de babor. En general, ¿cómo procedemos para desatracar y salir?Berthed port side to with an offshore wind on the port bow. In general, how do we leave?
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Correct answer: c) Step 1: Cast off everything, starboard rudder and slow ahead. Step 2: Once clear of the quay, steer out.
Why it is correct
An offshore wind pushes the boat off by itself. Just cast off and go ahead with starboard rudder, away from the quay on the port side.
Why the others are not
- a) Not needed.
- b) Not needed.
- d) It would head into the quay.
How to work it out in the exam
- Offshore wind: cast off and go.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 1 · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 2 · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
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