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Conforme a la Regla 25.d.ii) del RIPA, ¿puede una embarcación de remos NO exhibir las luces prescritas para los buques de vela en navegación, si tiene a mano para su uso inmediato una linterna eléctrica o farol encendido que muestre una luz blanca, la cual será exhibida con tiempo suficiente para evitar el abordaje?Under Rule 25(d)(ii), may a vessel under oars NOT show sailing-vessel lights if she has ready at hand a torch or lighted lantern showing a white light, shown in time to prevent collision?

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Correct answer: b) Yes.

Why it is correct

A rowing boat may show sailing lights, but a white torch at hand is enough. Length does not matter.

Why the others are not

  • a) No length limit.
  • c) It may.
  • d) No length limit.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Oars: white torch will do.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Lights and shapes

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