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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

  1. Sides, no masthead: sail.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

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