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Según la Regla 5 del RIPA, “Vigilancia”, todos los buques mantendrán en todo momento una eficaz vigilancia visual y auditiva, utilizando asimismo todos los medios disponibles que sean apropiados a las circunstancias y condiciones del momento, para evaluar plenamente la situación y el riesgo de abordaje. Esta regla es de aplicación:Rule 5, lookout, requires all vessels to keep at all times a proper lookout by sight and hearing and all available means appropriate to the circumstances, to make a full appraisal of the situation and risk of collision. This rule applies:

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Correct answer: d) In any condition of visibility.

Why it is correct

A lookout is required always, day or night and in any visibility. It underpins every other rule.

Why the others are not

  • a) It is always.
  • b) It applies to all.
  • c) It is always.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Lookout: always.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Right of way

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