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Navegando a motor de noche observamos por nuestra amura de babor una luz verde; no vemos ninguna otra luz y la luz verde se aproxima, manteniendo constante su demora. En este caso:Under power at night we see a green light on our port bow; we see no other light, and the green light closes on a steady bearing. In this case:

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Correct answer: c) It is a sailing vessel and we must keep clear of her

Why it is correct

A sidelight with no masthead light is a sailing vessel. A steady bearing means risk of collision, and a power vessel keeps clear of sail.

Why the others are not

  • a) Visibility is fine: we see it.
  • b) That would apply to another power vessel.
  • d) It is not head-on.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Only green or red: sail.
  2. Steady bearing: risk.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Right of way

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