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Si realizando una maniobra de atraque, nuestro objetivo es acolchar la proa al muelle y mover la embarcación hacia popa, daremos:When berthing, if we want to snug the bow to the quay and move the boat aft, we use:
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Correct answer: a) A bow spring.
Why it is correct
The bow spring runs from the bow aft to the quay. Pulling it brings the bow in and moves the boat aft.
Why the others are not
- b) It pulls forward.
- c) Only pulls in.
- d) It pulls forward.
How to work it out in the exam
- Bow in, move aft: bow spring.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 2 · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 4 · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
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