Spanish original · English

Hover or tap underlined Spanish terms to see their translation and exam tip.

Navegando a 8 millas de la costa, ¿cuál es la flotabilidad mínima que deben tener los chalecos salvavidas que llevemos a bordo?Sailing 8 miles off the coast, what is the minimum buoyancy of the lifejackets carried?

Show the answer

Correct answer: c) 150 N.

Why it is correct

At 8 miles you are in zone 4, which needs 150 N jackets. Further out needs more buoyancy.

Why the others are not

  • a) Too little.
  • b) Too little for zone 4.
  • d) For offshore.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Zone 4: 150 N.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Gear on board

Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.