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¿Qué tipo de luz ilumina un arco de horizonte de 225º, hacia la proa?:Which light shows over an arc of the horizon of 225º, towards the bow?
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Correct answer: c) Masthead light.
Why it is correct
The masthead light covers 225º forward, to 22.5º abaft each beam. The sternlight covers the other 135º.
Why the others are not
- a) 135º aft.
- b) 135º aft.
- d) 112.5º.
How to work it out in the exam
- Masthead 225º, stern 135º.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2020 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 21 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 21
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 21
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