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Si un buque se encuentra navegando, comunicará todas las averías y accidentes de consideración, así como los defectos descubiertos que afecten a la seguridad del buque, de la vida humana en el mar o de la navegación o que puedan significar un riesgo de contaminación del medio ambiente marino, a:If a ship is underway, it must report all significant breakdowns and accidents, as well as defects discovered that affect ship safety, safety of life at sea, navigation or risk of marine pollution, to:
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Correct answer: d) The Maritime Captain if the destination port is Spanish, or the DGMM and competent foreign port authorities if the port is foreign, always prior to arrival at that port.
Why it is correct
Under RD 186/2023, a ship underway must report any breakdown, accident or defect affecting safety or the marine environment to the Maritime Captain of the Spanish destination port (or to the DGMM and foreign authorities if bound for a foreign port), always before arriving at that port.
Why the others are not
- a) Maritime safety competence lies with the Maritime Captaincy/DGMM, not the Port Authority.
- b) Must not wait until berthed: notification must take place prior to arrival.
- c) Notification must always be made prior to arrival at port, not after berthing.
How to work it out in the exam
- Reporting breakdowns underway: to the Maritime Captain (Spanish port) or DGMM + foreign authority (foreign port), ALWAYS prior to arrival.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PPER Sección Puente · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
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