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Un buque de vela está alcanzando a uno de propulsión mecánica, que está a la vista. ¿Cuál debe mantenerse apartado de la derrota del otro?A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel in sight. Which must keep out of the way of the other?
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Correct answer: a) The sailing vessel
Why it is correct
Rule 13 overrides Rule 18: the overtaking vessel keeps clear, even a sailing vessel.
Why the others are not
- b) The Rule 18 hierarchy does not apply to overtaking.
- c) The duty does not depend on who notices first.
- d) That is two power vessels head-on.
How to work it out in the exam
- Check overtaking first. If so, ignore vessel type.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 22 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 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 13
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 13
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