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What should the motorboat do if a motorboat is approaching a sailboat head on?
Rules of the RoadRule 9-Steering & Sailing RulesInternational/Inland(b) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.***This applies to sailing vessels that are tacking in a channel or fairway.Rule 18Steering and Sailing Rules.Responsibilities Between Vessels.Except where Rules 9,10 and 13 otherwise require:(a) A power driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:(iv) a sailing vessel.(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way :(i) a vessel not under command(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver .
If a motorboat is approaching a sailboat head-on what should the motorboat do?
Rules of the RoadRule 9-Steering & Sailing RulesInternational/Inland(b) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.***This applies to sailing vessels that are tacking in a channel or fairway.Rule 18Steering and Sailing Rules.Responsibilities Between Vessels.Except where Rules 9,10 and 13 otherwise require:(a) A power driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:(iv) a sailing vessel.(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way :(i) a vessel not under command(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver .
What should the operator of a power driven vessel do when crossing paths with a sailboat under sail?
**Not sure why this was flagged, I hand typed this.Rules of the RoadRule 9-Steering & Sailing RulesInternational/Inland(b) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.***This applies to sailing vessels that are tacking in a channel or fairway.Rule 18Steering and Sailing Rules.Responsibilities Between Vessels.Except where Rules 9,10 and 13 otherwise require:(a) A power driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:(iv) a sailing vessel.(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way :(i) a vessel not under command(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver .
If you are the stand on vessel?
If you are the stand-on vessel, your duty is to maintain course and speed so as to provide a predictable object which the give way vessel can avoid. You must not take any action which would impede the give way vessel from carrying out his obligation to keep clear. In the event however, that the give-way vessel fails to alter course or speed to keep clear, then the stand -on vessel shall take such action necessary to avoid a collision.
When one vessel is overtaking another which one is the stand-on vessel?
Rule 13-International Overtaking (a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the rules of this section any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken . In other words the vessel being overtaken is the stand-on vessel and the overtaking is the giveway vessel.
When one vessel is overtaking another which one is the stand-on?
Rule 13-International Overtaking (a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the rules of this section any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken . In other words the vessel being overtaken is the stand-on vessel and the overtaking is the giveway vessel.
What is give way vessel?
International and InlandRule 16Action by the give-way vesselEvery vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as practical, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.Please refer to the link below.
What sound signal indicates a sailing vessel is underway in the fog and how frequently?
Rules of the RoadRule 35Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility(C) A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, a vessel constrained by her draft, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in fishing, and a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall..........sound at intervals of not more than two minutes, three blast in succession, namely one prolonged followed by two short blasts.
What type of boat is required to sound 1 prolonged blast every 2 minutes while underway in restricted visiblity?
A powered vessel:Rule 35 - Sound Signals in Restricted VisibilityIn or near an area of restricted visibility, whether by day or night the signals prescribed in this Rule shall be used as follows:(a) A power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes one prolonged blast.(b) A power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making no way through the water shall sound at intervals of no more than 2 minutes two prolonged blasts in succession with an interval of about 2 seconds between them.(c) A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver whether underway or at anchor, a vessel constrained by her draft, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in fishing whether underway or at anchor and a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall, instead of the signals prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Rule, sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes three blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by two short blasts.(d) A vessel engaged in fishing, when at anchor, and a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when carrying out her work at anchor, shall instead of the signals prescribed in paragraph (g) of this Rule sound the signal prescribed in paragraph (c) of this Rule.(e | d) A vessel towed or if more than one vessel is towed the last vessel of the tow, if manned, shall at intervals of not more than 2 minutes sound four blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by three short blasts. When practicable, this signal shall be made immediately after the signal made by the towing vessel.(f | e) When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and shall give the signals prescribed in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this Rule.(g | f) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than 1 minute ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds. In a vessel 100 meters or more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be sounded rapidly for about 5 seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession, namely one short, one long and one short blast, to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel.(h | g) A vessel aground shall give the bell signal and if required the gong signal prescribed in paragraph [(g) | (f)] of this Rule and shall, in addition, give three separate and distinct strokes on the bell immediately before and after the rapid ringing of the bell. A vessel aground may in addition sound an appropriate whistle signal.(i | h) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall not be obliged to give the above mentioned signals but, if she does not, shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.(i) A vessel of 12 meters or more but less than 20 meters in length shall not be obliged to give the bell signals prescribed in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this Rule. However, if she does not, she shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.(j | h) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall not be obliged to give the above mentioned signals but, if she does not, shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.(k | i) A pilotage vessel when engaged on pilotage duty may in addition to the signals prescribed in paragraph (a), (b) or [(g) | (f)] of this Rule sound an identity signal consisting of four short blasts.(k) The following vessels shall not be required to sound signals as prescribed in paragraph (f) of this Rule when anchored in a special anchorage area designated by the Secretary:(i) a vessel of less than 20 meters in length; and(ii) a barge canal boat, scow, or other nondescript craft.
What is the boating signal to pass from astern?
If you are passing " from astern" of a vessel this is called an "Overtaking" situation.InternationalSound and Light signalsRule 34Maneuvering and warning signals.(c) When in sight of one another in a narrow channel or fairway:(i) a vessel intending to overtake another shall in compliance with Rule 9 (e)(i) shall indicate her intention by the following signals on her whistle:-Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast to mean " I intend to overtake you on your starboard side";-Two prolonged blasts followed by two short blaststo mean "I intend to overtake you on your port side".(ii) the vessel about to be overtaken when acting in accordance with Rule 9 (e) (i) shall indicate her agreement by the following signal on her whistle:-One prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short.***Inland(c) When in sight of one another:(i) a power driven vessel intending to overtake another power driven vessel shall indicate her intention by the following signals on her whistle: One short blast to mean "I intend to overtake you on your starboard side"; two short blaststo mean "I intend to to over take you on your port side"; and(ii) the power driven vessel about to be overtaken shall, if in agreement, sound a similar sound signal.*** If there is ANY doubt as to the intentions the danger signal of 5 or more short blasts must be sounded.
What is a standon vessel?
Rule 17Action by stand on vessel(a) (i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other (The stand on vessel) shall keep her course and speed.Please refer to the link provided below.
What is a stand on vessel?
Rule 17Action by stand on vessel(a) (i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other (The stand on vessel) shall keep her course and speed.Please refer to the link provided below.
