Confusing Rules Questions Flashcards
A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede a vessel CBD
True- however the rule states “shall, if the circumstances of the case admit”
A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede a vessel RAM
True- however the rule states “shall, if the circumstances of the case admit”
A fishing vessel shall keep clear of a NUC
False- 18c says “a fishing vessel shall, so far as possible keep out of the way of a vessel NUC”
INTERNATIONAL and INLAND
A vssl under oars may exhibit a red over green light.
True
Rule 25 (d) (ii) A vssl under oars may exhibit the lights prescribed in this rule for sailing vessels.
INTERNATIONAL
A vssl towing an inconspicuous object whose tow is properly lit as per 24 (g) may direct her searchlight to illuminate tow.
False
INLAND
A PDV less than 7m and max speed less than 7 knots MAY exhibit sidelights
FALSE
must exhibit sidelights,
INTERNATIONAL - “Shall , if practical”
INTERNATIONAL
A vssl which can only safely navigate within a narrow channel, sees a vssl crossing and is in doubt as to the crossing vssls intentions. The latter vssl MAY sound the danger signal
TRUE
INLAND - “shall”
If necessary, to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel MAY slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion.
FALSE - shall
INTL: A vessel in a narrow channel not wishing to be overtaken by another vessel would sound five short blasts.
False – This vessel in INTERNATIONAL waters is not REQUIRED to sound the danger signal. Rule 9 (e) (I) states that a vessel in this situation “MAY” sound the danger signal.
A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of ONLY vessels that can navigate safely within a narrow channel of fairway.
False – Rule 9 (c) “ A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of ANY OTHER VESSEL navigating within a narrow channel or fairway.
A fishing vessel shall keep clear of another vessel using a narrow channel.
True – “A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel.”
Discussion in F and Y about the difference between “Right f Way” and “not to impede”
A vessel may be the give way vessel, but because of some other circumstance (such as operating in a narrow channel) the other vessel cannot impede her passage. PG 31.
A deep draft ship is inbound in a narrow channel. A fishing vessel is crossing from starboard to port. The deep draft vessel has the right of way.
False – The fishing vessel is required “not to impede” the deep draft vessel, but the deep draft vessel is never given “the right of way.”
F and Y, page 33. If a loaded tanker proceeds down a channel and a sailing vessel is crossing ahead from starboard to port, who has the right-of-way? The sailing vessel has. But at the same time the sailing vessel is directed ‘not to impede’ the passage of the tanker. The rule recognizes the fact that smaller vessels have an easier time maneuvering in such a situation and places on them a requirement to stay clear of the vessel.
In a narrow channel in restricted visibility, you are overtaking a slow moving fishing vessel on your port bow. You should assume you are the give way vessel and take steps to permit safe passing.
True.
Rule 13 (overtaking) and Rule 18 (responsibilities between vessels) do not apply because the vessels are not “in sight.” Rule 9 DOES apply (Narrow Channels), but the question does not specify if the PDV can operate only within the channel.
Because of the R/V there is no give way/stand on. Everybody should keep clear.
A sailing vessel is crossing ahead of a deep loaded tanker in a narrow channel from port to starboard. The tanker has the right of way.
False – The sailing vessel still has the right of way, even though she “shall not impede” the tanker.
INTERNATIONAL OR INLAND
A vessel less than 20 meters shall not impede the passage of a sailing vessel which can only safely navigate within a narrow channel or fairway.
True
