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Regla 27. Un buque sin gobierno con arrancada, además de las dos luces rojas todo horizonte, exhibirá:Rule 27. A vessel not under command making way, besides the two all-round red lights, shows:
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Correct answer: b) Sidelights and sternlight.
Why it is correct
Making way, a NUC vessel adds sidelights and sternlight so her heading shows. Never masthead lights.
Why the others are not
- a) Sidelights missing.
- c) No masthead lights.
- d) She adds lights.
How to work it out in the exam
- NUC making way: + sides and stern.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2025 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 24 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 27
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 27
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