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Conforme a la Regla 5 del RIPA, “Vigilancia”, en el caso de navegaciones en solitario:Under Rule 5, lookout, when sailing single-handed:
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Correct answer: b) A proper lookout by sight and hearing must be kept at all times.
Why it is correct
Rule 5 makes no exception for single-handers. No device replaces a lookout.
Why the others are not
- a) AIS does not replace lookout.
- c) It is at all times.
- d) No exception.
How to work it out in the exam
- Alone or not: lookout always.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PER Test 1 · question 22 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PER Test 3 · question 20 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 5
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 5
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