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Si queremos atracar de costado con corriente de proa paralela al muelle, el primer cabo que daremos a tierra será:To berth alongside with current from ahead parallel to the quay, the first line ashore is:
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Correct answer: d) The bow line
Why it is correct
With current from ahead, the boat tends to drop back. The bow line holds it first and lets the current lay it alongside.
Why the others are not
- a) It does not hold back.
- b) It does not hold the bow.
- c) It does not hold back.
How to work it out in the exam
- Current ahead: bow line.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
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