NAV RULES Flashcards
RULE 5
All vessels shall at all time maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and risk of collision.
RULE 6
Safe speed.all vessels shall travel at a safe speed basses on the circumstances and conditions to stop within a appropriate distance.
RULE 7
risk of collision. all vessels use all equipment to determine if risk of collision exists. if in doubt (CBDR) exists
RULE 8
Action to avoid collision. alterations of course/speed shall be large enough to be obvious to other vessels
RULE 9
Narrow channels, vessel that is traveling against the current has the right away
RULE 10
R.A.M.
RULE 12
Sailing vessels, the sailboat with the wind on her port side shall stay out of the way of the other. the vessel to windward shall stay out of the way of the leeward. if you cant tell. just stay out of the way
RULE 13
Overtaking, the vessel overtaking needs to stay out of the way.
RULE 14
head on situations, unless otherwise agreed upon both vessels shall alter course to starboard. at night bow aspect is head on
RULE 15
Crossing situation. if you see the port side light you are not the stand on vessel
RULE 16
Action by give way vessel. keep away early and substantial
RULE 17
stand on shall maintain course and speed
RULE 18
even Non- Rates, can Fool Senior People Sometimes WIG
Restricted VIZ
A Vessel that detects by Radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close quarters situation exists