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Según la Regla 34.d del RIPA, “Señales de maniobra y advertencia”, cuando varios buques a la vista unos de otros se aproximen, y por cualquier causa alguno de ellos no entienda las acciones o intenciones del otro o tenga dudas sobre si el otro está efectuando la maniobra adecuada para evitar el abordaje, el buque en duda indicará inmediatamente esa duda emitiendo por lo menos:Under Rule 34(d), when vessels in sight approach and one doubts the other’s intentions or action, the doubting vessel shall at once indicate it by at least:

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Correct answer: a) Five short and rapid blasts.

Why it is correct

The doubt signal is at least five short rapid blasts, which may be backed by flashes.

Why the others are not

  • b) Three is astern.
  • c) No such.
  • d) No such.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Doubt: five short.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Sound signals

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