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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

  1. Difficult tow: restricted.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Lights and shapes

Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.