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Navegando a vela cerca de la Isla de Tambo, nos vemos envueltos en una posible situación de riesgo de abordaje al aproximarse una embarcación dedicada a la pesca. Conforme a la Regla 8 del RIPA, “maniobras para evitar el abordaje”, deberemos:Sailing near Tambo Island, a risk of collision develops with a boat engaged in fishing. Under Rule 8, we must:

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Correct answer: c) If circumstances allow, make large course and speed changes easily seen by the other boat.

Why it is correct

A sailing vessel keeps clear of a vessel fishing. The manoeuvre must be large and clear for the fisherman to read.

Why the others are not

  • a) The fishing vessel has priority.
  • b) Dangerous.
  • d) It must be large; slowing is fine.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Fishing before sail, bold action.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Right of way

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