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Navegando a motor de noche vemos por nuestra proa las dos luces de costado de un buque que se aproxima, sin que se aprecie ninguna otra luz. En esta situación:Under power at night we see ahead both sidelights of an approaching vessel, with no other light. In this case:
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Correct answer: c) We are the give-way vessel and must keep out of her way
Why it is correct
Both sidelights with no masthead light is a sailing vessel head-on. The power vessel keeps clear of sail.
Why the others are not
- a) Not power v power.
- b) Not the rule.
- d) Sail has priority.
How to work it out in the exam
- Sides, no masthead: sail.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 25 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 27 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 18, 25
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 18, 25
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