9 - Narrow Channels

Question 1

Proceeding along the narrow channel…

Inland and international

Answer 1

The vessel shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her STBD side as is safe and practicable

Question 2

Proceeding along a narrow channel…

Inland cont.

Answer 2

A PDV proceeding downbound on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary shall have the right-of-way

Question 3

Vessels that shall not impede the passage of other vessels in the narrow channel

20 Sailors From Chicago

Answer 3

20 - Vessels 20m in length
Sailors - Sailing
From - Fishing
Chicago - Crossing situation

• Intl.: Latter vessel may use the sound signal prescribed
• Inland: Latter vessel shall use the sound signal prescribed

Question 4

In a narrow channel when overtaking, the PDV intending to over take another PDV…

Answer 4

Shall indicate her intention by sounding the appropriate signal prescribed in Rule 34 and take steps to permit safe passing.

This Rule does not relieve the overtaking vessel of her obligation under Rule 13 (Overtaking)

Question 5

A vessel nearing a bend or an area of narrow channel…

Answer 5

Shall sound the appropriate signal prescribed in Rule 34(e)

Question 6

Anchoring in a narrow channel…

Answer 6

Shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be avoided