Definitions (Rule 3 Colregs)

Question 1

In sight

Answer 1

When ONE vessel is in sight of another

Question 2

CBD

Answer 2

Power driven vessel, because of her draught in relation to the available Depth and width of navigable water, is severely restricted in her ability to deviate from the course she is following

Question 3

NUC

Answer 3

Due to exceptional circumstances is unable to manoeuvre as required by these rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel

Question 4

RAM

Answer 4

Due to the nature of her work, is unable to manoeuvre as required by these rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel

Question 5

Underway

Answer 5

Not at anchor, made fast to a dock, or aground

Question 6

Making way

Answer 6

Propelled by Machinery

Question 7

Vessel

Answer 7

Anything used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water

Question 8

Seaplane

Answer 8

Any aircraft designed to manoeuvre on the water

Question 9

Length and Breadth

Answer 9

LOA and greatest bredth

Question 10

Restricted visbility

Answer 10

Any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes

Question 11

WIG craft

Answer 11

Multi modal craft which, in its main operational mode, flies in close proximity to the surface by utilising surface effect action