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En una situación de alcance, el buque que alcanza deberá maniobrar….In an overtaking situation, the overtaking vessel shall manoeuvre…
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Correct answer: b) To pass on either side of the overtaken vessel.
Why it is correct
The overtaking vessel may pass on either side, as long as she keeps clear. No side is required.
Why the others are not
- a) She must not cross.
- c) Not required.
- d) Not required.
How to work it out in the exam
- Overtaking: either side.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2019 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 19 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 13
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 13
Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.