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¿Cuáles serían las dos principales acciones a ejecutar si se navega por aguas someras?What would be the two main actions when sailing in shallow waters?

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Correct answer: a) Reduce speed and check the depth frequently.

Why it is correct

In shallow water you go slowly and watch the depth.

Why the others are not

  • b) It raises the risk of grounding and drops the watch.
  • c) The log measures speed, not depth.
  • d) A radar reflector does nothing about the bottom.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. The danger is the bottom: the instrument that matters is the depth sounder.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Decisions on board

Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.