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De acuerdo con la Regla 9 del RIPA, “Canales angostos”, si nos aproximamos a un recodo, en donde la visión esté obstaculizada y no nos permita ver a otros buques, deberemos:Under Rule 9, narrow channels, approaching a bend where the view is obstructed and other vessels cannot be seen, we must:

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Correct answer: b) Navigate with alertness and caution, sounding one prolonged blast.

Why it is correct

At a blind bend go with caution and give one prolonged blast. If someone answers, we know another vessel is coming.

Why the others are not

  • a) Go carefully, to starboard.
  • c) That is an overtaking signal.
  • d) Not the rule.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Bend: one long, caution.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Sound signals

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