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En visibilidad reducida detectamos únicamente por medio del radar un buque que se aproxima con riesgo de abordaje, desde la marcación 155º estribor. En este caso:In restricted visibility we detect only by radar a vessel closing with risk of collision from 155º relative bearing to starboard. In this case:
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Correct answer: b) We must manoeuvre in good time, avoiding a turn to starboard as far as possible
Why it is correct
With a vessel abaft the beam you avoid turning towards her. She is to starboard, so avoid turning to starboard.
Why the others are not
- a) That is for vessels forward of the beam.
- c) Not the rule.
- d) Out of sight, no overtaking.
How to work it out in the exam
- Abaft the beam: do not turn towards.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 22 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 25 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 19
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 19
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