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Según la Regla 15 del RIPA, cuando dos buques de propulsión mecánica se crucen con riesgo de abordaje:Under Rule 15, when two power-driven vessels cross with risk of collision:
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Correct answer: d) The one with the other on her starboard side keeps out of her way.
Why it is correct
Whoever has the other to starboard gives way. Usually by passing astern, avoiding crossing ahead.
Why the others are not
- a) That one stands on.
- b) Avoid her bow, not stern.
- c) Not the rule.
How to work it out in the exam
- To starboard: give way.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de diciembre · PER Test 2 · question 27 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de diciembre · PER Test 6 · question 24 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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