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Si queremos ciabogar en una embarcación con dos hélices por estribor:To turn short round to starboard in a twin-screw boat:

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Correct answer: d) Go astern on starboard and ahead on port.

Why it is correct

To turn to starboard: port ahead and starboard astern. The couple swings the bow to starboard.

Why the others are not

  • a) They do not swivel.
  • b) They do not swivel.
  • c) Turns to port.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Turn to starboard: port ahead.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Propeller and rudder

Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.