4 Flashcards
When does ‘Rule 19 - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility’ apply?
NOT in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility
What precautions shall a vessel take when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility?
1) Proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility.
2) Power-driven vessels shall have her engines ready for immediate manoeuvre.
3) If detecting by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developing and/or risk of collision exists.
If so, she shall take avoiding action in ample time, provided that when such action consists of an alteration of course, so as far as possible the following shall be avoided:
a) An alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the beam other than for a vessel being overtaken
b) An alteration of course towards a vessel abeam or abaft the beam
