After casting off moorings at a mooring buoy...

After casting off moorings at a mooring buoy...

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After casting off moorings at a mooring buoy in calm weather, which action should you take?

Question 1 of 27070

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After casting off moorings at a mooring buoy in calm weather, which action should you take?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Vessel handling when leaving a mooring buoy in calm conditions • How a vessel’s propeller wash and rudder work at low speeds • Safe clearance from the buoy and its moorings before increasing speed

💭 Think About

• Think about what might happen to your ship and the buoy if you apply a lot of power while still very close to the buoy. • Ask yourself whether you need to move ahead immediately, or if it is safer to open up some distance from the buoy first. • Consider what engine command and rudder angle give you control while still avoiding sudden or excessive movement near the buoy.

✅ Before You Answer

• Make sure you are well clear of the buoy and its mooring chain before going ahead with power. • Check which option avoids putting the rudder hard over while very close to the buoy. • Confirm that the action chosen uses moderate power, not excessive power, when you are just leaving the mooring.