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Regla 13. Cuando un buque abrigue dudas de si está o no alcanzando a otro…Rule 13. When a vessel is in doubt whether she is overtaking another…
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Correct answer: c) She shall assume she is and act as the overtaking vessel.
Why it is correct
In doubt, assume you are overtaking and keep clear. It is the safest option.
Why the others are not
- a) She must keep clear.
- b) Not necessarily.
- d) Not the rule.
How to work it out in the exam
- Doubt: you are overtaking.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2024 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 22 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
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