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Las piezas dobles, metálicas y verticales, soldadas a la cubierta, para amarre o toma de vueltas de los cabos de maniobra, se llaman:The double vertical metal posts welded to the deck, for making fast or taking turns with mooring lines, are called:

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Correct answer: a) Bitts.

Why it is correct

Bitts are two upright posts for taking turns with lines. A cleat is a horizontal double-T.

Why the others are not

  • b) They are T-shaped.
  • c) They are drains.
  • d) Not the term.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Two posts: bitts.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Knots and lines

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