Collision Regulations Flashcards
How can you take a bearing without a device and decide if there is a risk of colliding with another vessel?
Line up a stanchion or other part of the boat with the approaching vessel. If it is a steady bearing means there is a risk of collision.
Rule 5. What should power and sail boats do?
The power vessel must give way to the sailing vessel.
What is the #5 priority vessel?
A sailing vessel
What is the #2 priority vessel?
Vessel restricted in its ability to manoeuvre. This is because of the nature of the work being carried out, such as dredging or surveying.
Rule 1. What should 2 power-driven vessels in a head on situation do to avoid each other?
Both boats turn to starboard to pass port to port
Rule 2. What should 2 power-driven vessels in a crossing situation do?
The boat that as the other on its starboard side must give way
What is the give-way vessel?
The vessel required to take action
What is the #6 priority vessel?
Power-driven vessels, including sailboats that are motor sailing.
If you are in a narrow channel with a large power-driven vessel, which is the give-way vessel?
You are. You must not impede a ship that has to follow the channel. Keep to the starboard side of the channel or outside the channel if there is sufficient depth.
Rule 4. What should 2 sailing boats on the same tack do?
The windward sailing vessel must give way.
What flag will a vessel constrained by its draught fly?
A black rectangle
Rule 3. What should 2 sailing boats on different tacks do?
The sailing vessel on the port take must give way to the sailing vessel on the starboard tack
What should you take into account when deciding a safe speed?
Visibility Density of traffic Depth Sea conditions hazards maneuverability of boat
What flags will a Vessel restricted in its ability to manoeuvre fly?
Vertical Black ball, black diamond, black ball
What is the #3 priority vessel?
Vessel constrained by its draught. This is in relation to the depth of water.
Rule 6. When overtaking a vessel, which vessel should give way?
The vessel doing the overtaking should give way.
Which vessel has top priority over all other vessels?
Vessel not under command. It is unable to comply because of exceptional circumstances, such as steering failure.
What flas will a Vessel engaged in fishing with nets or lines fly?
Two black triangles pointed at each other (like a west cardinal).
What is the stand-on vessel?
The vessel that should maintain its course and speed unless it becomes obvious that the other boat is not giving way correctly, at which point evasive action must be taken.
Action taken to avoid a collision should be…
Positive so that it is visible from the other boat
Taken in good time
Done safely
What flags will a Vessel Not Under Command fly?
2 vertical black balls
What is the #4 priority vessel?
Vessel engaged in fishing with nets or lines so that it cannot deviate from its course.
Is there such thing as right of way on the water?
No. Every skipper has a duty to avoid a collision.
