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Encontrándonos en navegación, se nos hace de noche y la tripulación a bordo de la embarcación deseamos descansar. Para ello, paramos el motor y encendemos una luz advirtiendo de nuestra presencia, tras lo cual nos ponemos todos a echar una cabezada. ¿Es correcto este proceder?Under way at nightfall, the crew want to rest. We stop the engine, light a light to warn of our presence and all take a nap. Is this correct?
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Correct answer: c) No, we must keep a proper lookout by sight and hearing at all times, as Rule 5 requires.
Why it is correct
A lookout is required at all times. Everyone sleeping breaks Rule 5, whatever lights are shown.
Why the others are not
- a) A light is not enough.
- b) Not NUC.
- d) Not draught.
How to work it out in the exam
- Lookout: always someone awake.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de febrero · PER Test 5 · question 25 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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