COLREGS

Question 1

PART C - LIGHTS AND SHAPES:
Rule 27: Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to manoeuvre

A Vessel Not Under Command

Answer 1

i) Two all-round red lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen;
ii) Two balls (or similar) in a vertical line where they can best be seen.
iii) When making way in addition sidelights and stern light.

Question 2

PART D - Sound and Light Signals
Rule 35: Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility

Vessel NUC, RAM, CBD, SAILING, FISHING, TOWING/PUSHING

Answer 2

Intervals of not more than 2 Minutes
- . .
(D - Danger)

Question 3

PART D - Sound and Light Signals
Rule 35: Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility

A Vessel at Anchor
A Vessel Aground

Answer 3

Anchor Signal for Size + Three Strokes of Bell before and after ringing of the bell.

Intervals of not more than 1 minute
<100m: Bell Rapidly for 5 Seconds
>100m: Bell Rapidly 5 Seconds Forward - Followed by Gong 5 Seconds Aft.
May be supplemented by sound on whistle signal R . _ .

Aground >100m:
Every Minute
Bell x 3
Bell 5 Seconds
Bell x 3
Gong Aft

May Sound (U - You are standing into danger *not R in anchor) . . _

Vessel <20m not obliged but shall make some efficient sound signal.

Question 4

PART D - Sound and Light Signals
Rule 35: Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility

Vessel at Anchor

Answer 4

Intervals of not more than 1 minute
<100m: Bell Rapidly for 5 Seconds
>100m: Bell Rapidly 5 Seconds Forward - Followed by Gong 5 Seconds Aft.
May Sound .-. (R - not used for anything else) to give warning of position and possibility of collision to approaching vessel.
Vessels <20m Shall make some efficient sound signal (or <100)

Question 5

PART C - LIGHTS AND SHAPES:
Rule 30: Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground

Vessel Aground

Answer 5

i) Anchor Lights (not shapes) for Size + 2 All Round Red Lights in Vertical Line
- All Round White Light Forward
- All Round White Light Aft that is Lower
- Vessel <50m may show only 1 x AR white Light
- Vessel >100m shall use available deck lights.

ii) Three Balls in a vertical Line