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Conforme al Reglamento de inspección y certificación de buques civiles, aprobado por el Real Decreto 1837/2000, ¿pueden las inspecciones reglamentarias del exterior de la obra viva del buque llevarse a cabo a flote?According to the Regulation on the inspection and certification of civil ships (Royal Decree 1837/2000), may statutory inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom (obra viva) be carried out while the ship is afloat?
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Correct answer: d) Yes, with prior authorisation when conditions are satisfactory and the ship does not exceed a specified age.
Why it is correct
Under Royal Decree 1837/2000 (and IMO In-Water Survey guidelines), certain inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom may be carried out afloat with prior authorisation, provided conditions are satisfactory and the ship does not exceed a specified age.
Why the others are not
- a) Not completely prohibited: in-water surveys are permitted under regulated conditions.
- b) Not allowed in all cases: requires prior authorisation, age limits and dry-docking intervals.
- c) Not restricted solely to ships over 3,000 GT.
How to work it out in the exam
- In-water bottom survey (RD 1837/2000): yes, with prior authorisation, satisfactory conditions and within the age limit.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PPER Sección Máquinas · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
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