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¿Cabe la certeza de que únicamente cumpliendo las disposiciones del RIPA estaremos exentos de responsabilidad ante un abordaje?Can we be sure that merely complying with the rules exempts us from liability in a collision?

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Correct answer: a) Nothing in the rules exonerates a master from the consequences of neglecting any precaution required by ordinary seamanship or the special circumstances of the case.

Why it is correct

Rule 2 says complying is not enough: you must also act with good seamanship. Negligence remains liable.

Why the others are not

  • b) Not enough.
  • c) No exemption.
  • d) No such exemption.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Rules + good seamanship.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Right of way

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