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Siempre que sea posible, en un canal angosto debemos navegar:Whenever possible, in a narrow channel we should sail:
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Correct answer: c) As close as possible to the outer limit of the channel on our starboard side
Why it is correct
In a narrow channel keep to the starboard side. Oncoming vessels then pass port to port.
Why the others are not
- a) To starboard.
- b) To starboard.
- d) Starboard.
How to work it out in the exam
- Channel: keep right.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 19 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 21 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 9
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 9
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