19 - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility Flashcards
Who does this Rule apply to?
Vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility
Restricted visibility
Speed of vessels in this situation
Proceed at a safe speed
A PDV shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver
Restricted visibility
Due regard…
Will be referred to the prevailing circumstances
Restricted visibility
Use of RADAR in this situation
If a vessel is detected by RADAR,
- A close quarters situation must be determined
- Risk of collision exists
Restricted visibility
If a vessel needs to alter course…
- The vessel will avoid altering course to port
- Alteration of course toward a vessel abeam or abaft the beam
Restritcted visibility
If a vessel hears a fog signal apparently FWD of her beam
The vessel shall reduce her speed to bare steerageway