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Navegando de noche a motor vemos por la amura de estribor un buque que exhibe una luz blanca (luz de tope) y una luz roja (luz de costado). Si el buque se aproxima sin que la demora varíe de forma apreciable:Under power at night we see on our starboard bow a vessel showing a white (masthead) light and a red (side) light. If she closes with no appreciable change of bearing:

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Correct answer: c) We are the give-way vessel. We must keep out of her way

Why it is correct

Masthead and red is a power vessel showing her port side, crossing from our starboard. A steady bearing means risk, and whoever has her to starboard gives way.

Why the others are not

  • a) Steady bearing: risk exists.
  • b) She is on our starboard.
  • d) Option c is correct.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. You see her red: you give way.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Right of way

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