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Navegando a motor por la vía apropiada de un dispositivo de separación del tráfico, vemos por estribor un buque de propulsión mecánica con un rumbo perpendicular al nuestro, que pretende cruzar el dispositivo, provocando una situación de cruce con riesgo de abordaje. En esta situación:Under power in the proper lane of a traffic separation scheme, we see to starboard a power-driven vessel crossing at right angles, creating a crossing situation with risk. In this case:

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Correct answer: a) We must keep out of the other vessel’s way

Why it is correct

Being in the lane gives no priority over a crossing vessel. The crossing rule applies: whoever has her to starboard gives way.

Why the others are not

  • b) The scheme gives no priority.
  • c) It does not solve the risk.
  • d) Both false.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. In the scheme, crossing rules still apply.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Right of way

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