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¿Cuál es la marca de tope de un espeque que indica peligro aislado?:What is the topmark of a spar buoy marking an isolated danger?
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Correct answer: c) Two black spheres one above the other.
Why it is correct
Isolated danger carries two black spheres, whatever its shape.
IALA World Regions: Region A covers Europe (including Spain), Africa, Oceania and Asia (except Japan, South Korea and the Philippines); when entering from seaward, keep RED (can) marks to PORT and GREEN (cone) marks to STARBOARD. Region B covers the Americas (North, Central and South), Japan, South Korea and the Philippines; lateral colours are reversed (GREEN to port and RED to starboard when entering), while keeping the same shapes (can to port, cone to starboard) and identical cardinal, isolated danger, safe water and special marks.
Why the others are not
- a) Safe water.
- b) North cardinal.
- d) West cardinal.
How to work it out in the exam
- Two black balls: isolated danger.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2020 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 15 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
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