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Las marcas de tope que indican un peligro aislado son:The topmarks that show an isolated danger are:
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Correct answer: d) Two black spheres, one above the other.
Why it is correct
Two black spheres, one above the other. IALA calls this topmark a very important feature of the mark by day.
IALA World Regions: Region A covers Europe (including Spain), Africa, Oceania and Asia (except Japan, South Korea and the Philippines); when entering from seaward, keep RED (can) marks to PORT and GREEN (cone) marks to STARBOARD. Region B covers the Americas (North, Central and South), Japan, South Korea and the Philippines; lateral colours are reversed (GREEN to port and RED to starboard when entering), while keeping the same shapes (can to port, cone to starboard) and identical cardinal, isolated danger, safe water and special marks.
Why the others are not
- a) This is the south cardinal.
- b) This is the north cardinal.
- c) This is the special mark.
How to work it out in the exam
- Two spheres, two flashes: Fl(2). The number helps you remember.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2018 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 13 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2024 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 15 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
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