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Maniobrando para atracar en el pantalán de espera de la Marina de Vilamoura, notamos un fuerte efecto de abatimiento que nos aleja del pantalán, ¿qué agente está influyendo en nuestra maniobra?Manoeuvring to berth at the Vilamoura waiting pontoon, we notice strong leeway pushing us off. Which agent is acting?
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Correct answer: b) The wind.
Why it is correct
Leeway comes from wind on the topsides. Current gives drift.
Why the others are not
- a) Gives drift.
- c) Not that.
- d) Drifting free.
How to work it out in the exam
- Leeway: wind.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2023 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PER Test 2 · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2023 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PER Test 4 · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
Try it: Propeller and rudder Try it: Marina docking simulator
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