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Un buque a la vista en nuestras proximidades emite cinco pitadas cortas y rápidas. Con ello indica que:A vessel in sight close by sounds five short, rapid blasts. It is indicating that:
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Correct answer: d) We must manoeuvre
Why it is correct
Rule 34 d): five or more short rapid blasts express doubt that the other is taking enough action. So we must act.
Why the others are not
- a) It is not a breakdown signal.
- b) It is not a distress signal.
- c) Altering to starboard is one short blast.
How to work it out in the exam
- Five short means: I cannot see what you are doing, act.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 23 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 25 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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