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What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of collision in fog?
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visibility is restricted due to fog. what should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of a collision?
turn on the radar and use fog lights
What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way vessel?
The operator of a stand-on vessel should maintain course and speed, allowing the give-way vessel to take necessary action to avoid a collision. They should be prepared to alter course if the give-way vessel does not take action or if a collision becomes imminent. It is important for the stand-on vessel to stay vigilant and be ready to communicate with the give-way vessel if necessary.
What should you do if you see another vessel red and white light off your starboard?
maneuver to avoid a collision
When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water the vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision vessel a is called what?
Give-way vessel
When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water the vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision (Vessel A) is called?
Give-way vessel
When encountering another vessel in darkness what is indicated by the presence of only a white light?
If you see a vessel displaying only a white light, it indicates that the vessel is a power-driven vessel. This vessel is approaching you head-on or is overtaking you. In both cases, you should be prepared to take action to avoid a collision.
What should a motorboat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head-on?
Do everything possible to avoid it. The motorboat operator would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white light of your starboard bow?
You must maneuver to avoid collision.
What is the definition of a safe speed?
maintaining enough room between you and the vessel ahead to be able to stop or avoid collision
What must you do if you see another and vessel and red and white lights off your starboard bow?
Maneuver to avoid a collision
When another vehicle is about to hit you from the side and there is room in front of your vehicle you should do what to avoid the collision?
Speed up to avoid the collision.
When encountering other vessels in darkness what does a white light mean?
A white light seen on a vessel in darkness indicates that the vessel is approaching you directly or near head-on. It suggests that both vessels should alter their course to avoid a collision, typically passing to the starboard (right) of the other vessel.
