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Un buque de propulsión mecánica y un buque dedicado a la pesca, que están a la vista el uno del otro, navegan de vuelta encontrada a rumbos opuestos o casi opuestos, con riesgo de abordaje. En este caso:A power-driven vessel and a vessel engaged in fishing, in sight of one another, meet on opposite or nearly opposite courses with risk of collision. In this case:
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Correct answer: d) The power vessel keeps out of the way of the fishing vessel.
Why it is correct
Head-on applies between power vessels. A vessel fishing has priority, so the power vessel keeps clear.
Why the others are not
- a) That is power vs power.
- b) Not the rule.
- c) Not the rule.
How to work it out in the exam
- Power gives way to fishing.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2022 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 22 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2022 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 24 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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