Navegando a motor, observamos un buque con propulsión mecánica que se aproxima por el costado de babor, manteniendo su demora respecto a nuestro buque. Lo primero que debemos hacer es:Under power, we see a power-driven vessel approaching on our port side, keeping a steady bearing. The first thing we must do is:

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Navegando a motor, observamos un buque con propulsión mecánica que se aproxima por el costado de babor, manteniendo su demora respecto a nuestro buque. Lo primero que debemos hacer es:Under power, we see a power-driven vessel approaching on our port side, keeping a steady bearing. The first thing we must do is:

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Correct answer: d) Keep our course and speed

Why it is correct

A steady bearing means risk of collision. The other vessel has us on its starboard side, so it must give way (Rule 15). We keep our course and speed (Rule 17).

Why the others are not

a) That is the duty of the vessel with the other to starboard. We have it to port.
b) A sudden turn would confuse the vessel that must act.
c) Three short blasts mean we are going astern.

How to work it out in the exam

Ask which side the other is on. To starboard: you give way. To port: you stand on.

Where this question comes from

Junta de Andalucía · 2017 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 26 Official paper · Official answer key

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