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Nos aproximamos, poco después del ocaso, a un fondeadero donde se encuentra fondeado un buque de 50 o más metros de eslora. De acuerdo con la Regla 30 del RIPA, “Buques fondeados y buques varados”, ello lo hemos podido deducir porque el buque nos muestra:Shortly after sunset we approach an anchorage where a vessel of 50 metres or more lies at anchor. Under Rule 30, we can tell because she shows:

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Correct answer: b) Two all-round white lights, one forward and a lower one aft.

Why it is correct

From 50 metres a vessel at anchor shows two whites, the forward one higher. The ball goes forward by day.

Why the others are not

  • a) Forward, by day.
  • c) Under 50 m.
  • d) Not under command.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Anchor ≥ 50 m: two whites, forward high.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Lights and shapes

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