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La maniobra de abarloarse consiste en:Coming alongside another boat (abarloarse) means:

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Correct answer: a) Berthing alongside another boat. It is better to berth port side to, bow first, because when going astern the stern comes in easily as blade side pressure and the discharge current help.

Why it is correct

With the usual right-handed propeller, going astern walks the stern to port. So berthing port side to is easier: going astern brings the stern in.

Why the others are not

  • b) The stern would swing out.
  • c) Not coming alongside.
  • d) Not coming alongside.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Right-handed: port side to.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Propeller and rudder

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