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En la interpretación y cumplimiento del Reglamento Internacional para prevenir abordajes se tomarán en consideración:In interpreting and complying with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions, due regard shall be had to:
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Correct answer: b) All special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, that may make it necessary to depart from these Rules to avoid immediate danger
Why it is correct
Rule 2 asks you to consider all special circumstances, and allows departure from the Rules for immediate danger.
Why the others are not
- a) It says “all”, not “some”.
- c) The rule gives no such priority.
- d) Only b) is correct.
How to work it out in the exam
- Rule 2: responsibility and good sense above the letter.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 26 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 24 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 2
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 2
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