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Un buque de propulsión mecánica en navegación no se mantendrá apartado de la derrota de un buque de vela:A power-driven vessel under way does NOT keep out of the way of a sailing vessel:
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Correct answer: b) When the sailing vessel is overtaking the power vessel.
Why it is correct
The overtaking rule overrides categories. If the sailing vessel overtakes, she keeps clear.
Why the others are not
- a) Power still gives way.
- c) Overtaking is an exception.
- d) Only b.
How to work it out in the exam
- The overtaker keeps clear.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2018 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 24 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2018 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 26 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 13, 18
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 13, 18
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