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Navegando a motor, vemos un buque de propulsión mecánica que se aproxima por nuestro través de estribor, manteniendo la demora. Debemos:Under power, we see a power-driven vessel approaching on our starboard beam, on a steady bearing. We must:
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Correct answer: b) Keep out of its way, avoiding crossing ahead of it
Why it is correct
It is on our starboard side on a steady bearing, so we give way, without crossing ahead of it.
Why the others are not
- a) An overtaking vessel comes from abaft the beam, and this one is on the beam.
- c) The rule already says who manoeuvres, with no radio agreement.
- d) That signal is for doubts about the other’s intentions.
How to work it out in the exam
- To starboard on a steady bearing: it is your move.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 23 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 19 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 15
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 15
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