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En caso de remolque de emergencia, en la maniobra de aproximación, el remolcado se situará respecto al buque remolcador…In an emergency tow, during the approach, the towed vessel will be positioned relative to the towing vessel…
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Correct answer: c) To leeward.
Why it is correct
The towed vessel lies to leeward of the tug, which approaches from windward with less danger.
Why the others are not
- a) The side does not decide this; the wind does.
- b) The side does not decide this; the wind does.
- d) To windward, the towed vessel would drift onto the tug.
How to work it out in the exam
- Think which boat would drift onto which.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2018 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 7 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2022 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 7 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2024 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 8 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
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