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Conforme a la Regla 24.b del RIPA, “Buques remolcando y empujando”, ¿cuándo se considera que un buque que empuje y un buque empujado forman una unidad compuesta?Under Rule 24(b), when are a pushing vessel and a pushed vessel considered a composite unit?

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Correct answer: d) When rigidly connected.

Why it is correct

Only rigidly connected do they form a composite unit. They are then lit as a single power vessel.

Why the others are not

  • a) Not by length.
  • b) Not by length.
  • c) It must be rigid.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Composite unit: rigid connection.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

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