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Un buque de vela se mantendrá apartado de la derrotaA sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of
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Correct answer: d) b and c are correct
Why it is correct
Rule 18 b) requires a sailing vessel to keep clear of a vessel not under command, one restricted in her ability to manoeuvre, and one engaged in fishing.
Why the others are not
- a) It is the other way round: the power-driven vessel keeps clear of the sailing vessel.
- b) True, but option d) includes it along with c).
- c) True, but option d) includes it along with b).
How to work it out in the exam
- Ladder, from least to most obliged to keep clear: not under command and restricted, fishing, sail, power.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2015 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 25 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2015 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 20 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2021 · 1ª 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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