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De acuerdo con la Regla 17 del RIPA, cuando, por cualquier causa, el buque que haya de mantener su rumbo y velocidad se encuentre tan próximo al otro que no pueda evitarse el abordaje por la sola maniobra del buque que cede el paso, el primero:Under Rule 17, when for any reason the stand-on vessel is so close that collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel alone, she:

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Correct answer: a) Shall take the action that will best help avoid collision.

Why it is correct

When collision is imminent, the stand-on vessel must act to avoid it. Holding on is no longer enough.

Why the others are not

  • b) She must act.
  • c) She must act.
  • d) Not the rule.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Imminent collision: act.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Right of way

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