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¿Cómo se denomina la acción de pasar un cabo por una argolla firme en tierra y devolver el chicote a bordo del buque, permitiendo largar la amarra desde cubierta?What is passing a line through a ring ashore and bringing the end back aboard, so the line can be slipped from deck, called?
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Correct answer: c) Mooring on a bight (slip line).
Why it is correct
A slip line keeps both ends aboard. To leave, let go one end and haul in.
Why the others are not
- a) Generic.
- b) Dropping an eye.
- d) On a bitt.
How to work it out in the exam
- Both ends aboard: slip line.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2026 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 1 · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2026 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 3 · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
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