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Traduzca: “Sailing vessel means any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used”Translate the COLREG definition: “Sailing vessel means any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used”:
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Correct answer: a) Buque a vela significa todo buque navegando a vela siempre que su maquinaria propulsora, caso de llevarla, no se está utilizando.
Why it is correct
This is the literal definition from COLREG Rule 3(c): 'provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used' translates to 'siempre que su maquinaria propulsora, caso de llevarla, no se esté utilizando'.
Why the others are not
- b) Omits the negation 'not being used' (if using the engine, she is a power-driven vessel).
- c) Under COLREG, motor-sailing counts as a power-driven vessel.
- d) Contradicts 'any vessel under sail'.
How to work it out in the exam
- Sailing vessel (Rule 3c): under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is NOT being used.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 31 Official paper · Official answer key
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