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Cuando el buque que «cede el paso» maniobra para evitar un abordaje:When the give-way vessel manoeuvres to avoid collision:
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Correct answer: c) If circumstances allow, she will make course and/or speed changes large enough to be seen from the other vessel
Why it is correct
The manoeuvre must be large and early, so the other notices it. Small changes confuse.
Why the others are not
- a) Small changes are not seen.
- b) She must act early.
- d) Option a is false.
How to work it out in the exam
- Bold and early.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 23 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 23 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 8
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 8
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