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Según la Regla 36 del RIPA “Señales para llamar la atención”, si estando en un buque necesitamos llamar la atención de otro buque, podremos:Under Rule 36, to attract another vessel’s attention we may:
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Correct answer: a) Direct our searchlight beam towards the danger, so as not to embarrass other vessels.
Why it is correct
A searchlight aimed at the danger may be used without embarrassing other vessels. High-intensity flashing or revolving lights are banned.
Why the others are not
- b) Banned.
- c) Banned.
- d) It must not be confused with them.
How to work it out in the exam
- Searchlight: at the danger.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 1 · question 21 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 3 · question 26 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 36
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 36
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