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Un buque de propulsión mecánica y un buque de vela, que están a la vista, se cruzan en mar abierto con riesgo de abordaje. En esta situación:A power-driven vessel and a sailing vessel, in sight, cross in open water with risk of collision. In this situation:
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Correct answer: c) The power vessel keeps out of the way of the sailing vessel.
Why it is correct
Between power and sail, power gives way unless the sailing vessel is overtaking. The crossing rule is power vs power.
Why the others are not
- a) Power vs power.
- b) Not the rule.
- d) The reverse.
How to work it out in the exam
- Power-sail crossing: power gives way.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 25 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 22 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 18
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 18
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