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Se conoce como abatimiento:Leeway (“abatimiento”) is known as:

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Correct answer: a) The departure from the true course caused by wind on the topsides.

Why it is correct

Leeway is caused by wind on the topsides. Current on the underwater body causes drift.

Why the others are not

  • b) Drift.
  • c) Not that.
  • d) Not that.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Wind: leeway. Current: drift.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Navigation calculations

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