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Atracados de punta por proa, para salir de forma segura, en general, ¿cómo procederemos?Moored bow-to, how do we generally leave safely?
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Correct answer: b) Cast off bow lines, then the mooring line, then go slow astern watching propeller walk.
Why it is correct
Free the bow lines and mooring line before moving, so nothing fouls the propeller. Then back out slowly, watching prop walk.
Why the others are not
- a) Full astern with lines loose is risky.
- c) No spring like that.
- d) We are bow-to.
How to work it out in the exam
- Free all, slow astern.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2023 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 2 · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2023 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 4 · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
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