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De acuerdo con la Regla 24 del RIPA, “Buques remolcando y empujando”, ¿cuál es la diferencia en las luces de tope entre una unidad compuesta (conexión rígida entre un buque que empuja y uno empujado) y un buque que remolca por el costado, ambos de menos de 50 metros de eslora?Under Rule 24, what is the masthead light difference between a composite unit (pusher rigidly connected) and a vessel towing alongside, both under 50 metres?

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Correct answer: b) The composite unit shows one masthead light; the vessel towing alongside shows two in a vertical line.

Why it is correct

A composite unit is lit as one power vessel, with one masthead light. A vessel towing, alongside too, shows two in a vertical line.

Why the others are not

  • a) The other way round.
  • c) The composite has one.
  • d) The tug does show them.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Composite = one vessel. Towing = two masthead.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

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