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Navegando con una motora cerca de la Isla de Tabarca, se nos aproxima por popa un buque de vela con riesgo de abordaje. Conforme a la Regla 13 del RIPA, “Buque que alcanza”, ¿cuál será la manera correcta de maniobrar?In a motor boat near Tabarca Island, a sailing vessel approaches from astern with risk of collision. Under Rule 13, what is the right manoeuvre?

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Correct answer: b) We must hold course, since the other vessel must manoeuvre.

Why it is correct

The overtaking vessel always keeps clear, even if she is under sail. Overtaking overrides the power-sail rule.

Why the others are not

  • a) We are being overtaken.
  • c) The opposite.
  • d) Wind does not matter here.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. The overtaker keeps clear, always.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Right of way

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