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VESSEL RESPONSIBILITY RULES

who gives way to who?

A 
NUC
RAM
COD
FISH
SAIL
POWER
WIG
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2
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HEAD ON SITUATION - WHAT TO DO?

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TURN TO STARBOARD

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WHAT TO DO IN A CROSSING SITUATION?

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AVOID CROSSING AHEAD OF VESSEL

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Action by give way vessel

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keep out of the way of the other vessel as far as possible

take early and substantial action

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5
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Rule 2

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Responsibility

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6
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1 - rules

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these rules apply to all vessels upon the high seas that are nav’d by seagoing vessels

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2- responsibility

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nothin exonerates any vessel and its operator the consequences of neglect

you can depart from these rules if in imminant danger

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low pressure dropping rapidly

A

deteriorating weather

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9
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3 - definitiions

A 
PDV
SV
VEIF
VRIATM
VCBHD
U
RV
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10
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4 - conditions of vis

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conditions of visibility

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5 - lookout

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every vessel maintains a proper lookout by sight and soundas well as by all available means

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6 - safe speed

A 
take into account
vis
traffic
Manoeuverability
background lights & scatter
weather
draft in relation to depth of water
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7 - risk of collision

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Every vessel shall use all available means
appropriate to the prevailing circumstances
and conditions to determine if a risk of collision

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8 - action to avoid collision

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Any action taken to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive,
made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship.

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15
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9 - narrow channels

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A vessel proceeding along the course of a
narrow channel or fairway shall keep
as near to the outer limit of the channel or
fairway which lies on its starboard side as is safe
and practicable.

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16
Q

anchor light size and colour

A

white round ball

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17
Q

port and starboard light angles?

A

112.5 deg

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18
Q

stern light is?

A

white, 135 deg

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19
Q

red and white light?

A

‘fishing tonight’

fishing vessel

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20
Q

white over red

A

PILOT AHEAD

vessel being piloted into channel

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21
Q

3 short blasts

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sound signal - going astern

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22
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sound going around a bend?

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one long

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23
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in fog , not making way - sound?

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2 long every 2 min

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24
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1 short blast sound

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altering to starboard

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5 short blasts sound?
in doubt of vessels intentions
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sounds: towing vessel nuc
1 long , 2 short
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distress signals?
gun fired every minute flare - parachute red v sheet smoke orange daylight only wave arms morse code using light horn epirb
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crossing situation?
make cross at 90 degrees
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#10 traffic seperation scheme
traffic separation scheme not impede if under 20m sailboat fishing boat avoid anchoring in the scheme
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#11 vessels in sight of eachother
vessels in sight of one another
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#12 sailing vessels
sailing vessels - risk of collision keep out of the way of eachother vessel windward will keep clear if wind on the same side wind over port, keep clear of starboard side
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#13 overtaking
overtaking: any vessel overtaking keeps out of the way of the boat overtaking overtaking vessel always keeps clear
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duration of a short blast?
1-2 seconds
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definition of a long blast?
6 seconds
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pilot ships day shape
a red 'hotel' flag
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#14 head on situation
head on situation: each shall alter its course to starboard take early action to alter course to starboard
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#15 crossing situation
both vessels to starboard give way vessel pass astern avoid crossing ahead of vessel
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#16 action by give way vessel
take early and substantial action and keep clear
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#17 action by stand on vessel
maintain course and speed take action to avoid collision if needed, action must not be an alteration to port in crossing situation
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#18 responsibilities between vessels
Not under command - NUC Restricted in her ability to manoever - RAM Constrained by draught - COD fishing - fish sailing - sail power driven - power wing in ground vessel - wig
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#19 conduct vessels in restricted visability
nav in restricted vis every vessel approach at safe speed power driven vessels be ready to move every vessel that hears a fog siren shall reduce speed to minimum
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nav lights
masthead - 225 port light - 112.5 starboard light - 112.5 sternlight - 135 towing light (yellow) - 135
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2 black balls
nuc 2 red
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ram shape and light
black ball diamond ball red white red
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draft shape and light
black can red, red ,red
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fishing shape and light
eastern black trianlge red, white (fishing tongiht)
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trawling shape and light
eastern balck traignle green over white
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towing
black diamond 2 white
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at anchor
one black ball one white light
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aground
3 black balls 2 red lights, one white light
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red white red light
ram
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3 red lights
constrained by draft
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1 short blast
starboard
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2 short blasts
port
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3 short blasts
stern
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5 or more blasts
dont know what youre doing
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port and starboard light seq?
quick flashing
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north cardinal marker
black yellow 2 north triangle constant whhite light
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east cardinal marker
black, yellow, black up/down triangle 3 quick flash, 5 s
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south cardinal marker
yellow, black 2 downward triangle 6 quick flash 10 s
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west cardinal marker
yellow, black yellow down, up triangle 9 quick white flash, 10s
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2 black balls
isolated danger mark, stay away 2 flash, 2 sec pause black, red, black, red pole
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safe water marker
long flash every 10 sec
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special marker
yellow cross 1 flash, long pause 4 q flash, 4 s pause

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