10 - Traffic Separation Schemes

Question 1

Vessels using a TSS shall:

Answer 1

1. Proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general direction of traffic flow for that lane
2. Keep clear of the traffic separation line or separation zone
3. When joining or leaving a traffic lane, it will be done at the termination of a lane. But when joining or leaving from either side shall do so at as small an angle to the general direction

Question 2

If needing to crossing a TSS…

Answer 2

Shall cross at a near right angle to the general direction of traffic flow

Question 3

Vessels that can use the inshore traffic zone

20 Sailors Fishing

Answer 3

20 - Vessels <20m
Sailors - Sailing vessels
Fishing - Vessels engaged in fishing

Question 4

Vessels other than crossing vessels or ones joining or leaving a lane shall not normally enter a separation zone or cross a separation line except:

Answer 4

1. In cases of emergency to avoid immediate danger
2. To engage in fishing within a separation zone

Question 5

Vessels navigating in areas near terminations of TSS…

Answer 5

Shall do so with particular caution

Question 6

A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid anchoring in a TSS…

Answer 6

Or in areas near its terminations

Question 7

A vessel not using a TSS…

Answer 7

Shall avoid it by as wide a margin as practicable

Question 8

A vessel engaged in fishing in a TSS…

Answer 8

Shall not impede the passage of any vessel following a traffic lane

Question 9

A vessel of <20m or a sailing vessel…

Answer 9

Shall not impede the safe passage of a PDV following a traffic lane

Question 10

A vessel that is RAM when engaged in an operation for the maintenance of safety of navigation…

Answer 10

Is exempted from complying with this Rule in order to continue its operation

Question 11

A vessel that is RAM when engaged in an operation for the laying, servicing, or picking up of a submarine cable…

Answer 11

Is exempted from complying with this Rule to the extent necessary to carry out the operation