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Cuando la demora de un buque que se aproxima no varía de forma apreciable:When the bearing of an approaching vessel does not change appreciably:
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Correct answer: a) There is a risk of collision
Why it is correct
A bearing that does not change appreciably shows risk of collision. It is the basic check at sea.
Why the others are not
- b) Quite the opposite: it is the warning sign.
- c) It can occur crossing, overtaking or head-on.
- d) Size does not change the rule.
How to work it out in the exam
- Take the bearing several times. If it holds, act according to who must keep clear.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 20 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 18 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 7
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 7
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