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Aproximándose, vemos un buque remolcando a otro. En esta situación, y atendiendo a la Regla 27 del RIPA, debemos considerar que:Approaching, we see one vessel towing another. Under Rule 27, we should consider that:
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Correct answer: d) Both tug and tow may be restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, which their lights and shapes will show.
Why it is correct
A tow can severely limit both vessels’ manoeuvring. If so, they show it with restricted-manoeuvrability lights and shapes.
Why the others are not
- a) Not always.
- b) Not necessarily.
- c) Not for lack of engine.
How to work it out in the exam
- Difficult tow: restricted.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 3 · question 24 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 5 · question 22 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 27
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 27
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