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Si las circunstancias del caso lo permiten, la maniobra que se efectúe para evitar un abordaje:If the circumstances of the case allow, a manoeuvre made to avoid a collision:
Show the answer
Correct answer: b) Must be made in ample time and clearly
Why it is correct
Rule 8 asks for action in ample time and made clearly, so the other vessel can see it.
Why the others are not
- a) The rule says to avoid exactly that succession of small changes.
- c) The rule does not require a radio agreement.
- d) You must act much sooner.
How to work it out in the exam
- Early and clear: the other vessel must understand what you are doing.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2018 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 20 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2018 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 22 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 8
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 8
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