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Una embarcación de recreo de 11 metros de eslora está fondeada de día. ¿Debe exhibir una bola negra a proa?:An 11-metre leisure boat is at anchor by day. Must she show a black ball forward?
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Correct answer: d) Yes, always.
Why it is correct
Only boats under 7 metres may omit the ball away from traffic areas. At 11 metres it is always required.
Why the others are not
- a) Not exempt.
- b) That is for under 7 m.
- c) Applies to all.
How to work it out in the exam
- Anchored, 7 m or more: ball.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 22 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 23 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 30
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 30
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