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Un buque de propulsión mecánica emite tres pitadas cortas. Con ello indica que:A power-driven vessel sounds three short blasts. It means that:
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Correct answer: a) It is operating astern propulsion
Why it is correct
Rule 34(a): three short, astern propulsion.
Why the others are not
- b) That is five short.
- c) Two prolonged, two short.
- d) Two prolonged, one short.
How to work it out in the exam
- 1 starboard, 2 port, 3 astern.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 26 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 27 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 34
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 34
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