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¿Qué afirmación es correcta en relación a la maniobra que se efectúe para evitar un abordaje?:Which statement about action to avoid collision is correct?
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Correct answer: b) Course and/or speed changes must be large enough to be readily seen by another vessel, by eye or radar
Why it is correct
Rule 8 asks for large changes, visible by eye or radar. They must also be made in time and their effect checked.
Why the others are not
- a) It must always be checked.
- c) It must be made in time.
- d) Only b.
How to work it out in the exam
- Large, early and checked.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 24 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 25 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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