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1
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Rule 1

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Application

-All vessels

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Rule 2

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Responsibility

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Rule 3

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General Definitions

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Rule 4

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Application

  • Any condition of visibility
  • Rules 4-10
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Rule 5

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Lookout

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Rule 6

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Safe Speed

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Rule 7

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Risk of Collision

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Rule 8

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Action to avoid collision

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Rule 9

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Narrow channels

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Rule 10

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Traffic separation schemes

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Rule 11

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Application

  • Vessels in sight of one another
  • Rules 11-18
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Rule 12

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Sailing vessels

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Rule 13

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Overtaking

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Rule 14

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Head-on situation

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Rule 15

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Crossing situation

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Rule 16

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Action by give-way vessel

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Rule 17

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Action by stand-on vessel

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Rule 18

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Responsibilities between vessels

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Rule 19

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Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility

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Rule 20

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Application

  • All weathers
  • Rules 20-31
  • Lights sunset to sunrise & during restricted visibility
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21
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Rule 21

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Definitions

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22
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Rule 22

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Visibility of lights

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23
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Rule 23

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Power-driven vessels underway

lights and shapes

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Rule 24

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Towing and pushing

lights and shapes

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Rule 25

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Sailing vessels U/W and vessels under oars

lights and shapes

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Rule 26

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Fishing vessels

lights and shapes

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Rule 27

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Vessels not under command or restricted in ability to maneuver
(lights and shapes)

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Rule 28

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Vessels constrained by draft

lights and shapes

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Rule 29

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Pilot vessels

lights and shapes

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30
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Rule 30

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Anchored vessels and vessels aground

lights and shapes

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31
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Rule 31

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Seaplanes

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32
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Rule 32

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Definitions

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33
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Rule 33

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Equipment for sound signals

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34
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Rule 34

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Maneuvering and warning signals

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35
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Rule 35

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Sound signals in restricted visibility

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36
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Rule 36

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Signals to attract attention

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37
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Rule 37

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Distress signals

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38
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Rule 38

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Exceptions

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39
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Elements of safe speed

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  • Maneuverability
  • Traffic density
  • Visibility
  • Background lighting
  • Environment
  • Draft
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Safe speed rule

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Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions

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41
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Lookout rule

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Every vessel shall at all times 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 of the risk of collision

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42
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Overtaking rule

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  • Any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken
  • Deemed overtaking when coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5° abaft the beam
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43
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Head-on situation rule

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Unless otherwise agreed, when two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision, each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other

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44
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Crossing situation rule

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When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel

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45
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Action by give-way vessel

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Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, take early and substantial action to keep well clear

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Action to avoid collision rule

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  • Shall be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to good seamanship
  • Shall be large enough to be readily apparent to the other vessel
  • Shall result in a safe passing distance
  • If necessary shall slow or stop
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47
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Risk of collision rule

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Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to exist

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48
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Action by give-way vessel rule

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Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear

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Action by stand-on vessel rule

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  • Shall keep course and speed
  • May take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone, as soon as it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
  • Shall take action to avoid collision when so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone
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50
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Vessel hierarchy

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  • Not under command
  • Restricted in ability to maneuver
  • Constrained by draft
  • Fishing
  • Sailing
  • Power-driven
  • Seaplane
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Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility rule

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  • Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
  • Shall have engines ready for immediate maneuver
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52
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Masthead light

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  • White
  • 225°
  • Forward
  • 22.5° abaft the beam
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53
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Sidelights

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  • Green starboard
  • Red port
  • 112.5°
  • 22.5° abaft the beam
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54
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Sternlight

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  • White
  • Aft
  • 135°
  • 67.5° from right aft on each side of the vessel
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55
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Towing light

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  • Yellow

- Same as stern light

56
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All-round light

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  • White

- 360°

57
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Flashing light

A

-120 flashes or more per minute

58
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Special flashing light

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  • 50 to 70 flashes per minute
  • Yellow
  • As far forward as possible on the centerline of the tow
  • 180° to 225°
  • No more than 22.5° abaft the beam
59
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Forward masthead light positioning

60
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Vessels not requiring second masthead light

A

Less than 50 meters

61
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Light for air-cushion vehicle operating in non-displacement mode

A

All-round flashing yellow light

62
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Light for WIG craft when taking off, landing, and in flight near the surface

A

High-intensity all-round flashing red light

63
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Light for submarines

A

Intermittent flashing amber beacon with a sequence of one flash per second for three seconds followed by a three second off period

64
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Lights for power-driven vessel less than 12 meters

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All-round white lights and side lights

65
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Power-driven vessel less than 7 meters in length with a max speed of 7 knots (INTL Only)

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All-round white light, and sidelights if practicable

66
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Great Lakes vessel lights

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May use all-round light instead of second masthead light and stern light

67
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Additional lights and shapes when towing astern

A
  • Second masthead light
  • Third if over 200 meters
  • Towing light above the stern light
  • Diamond if over 200 meters
68
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Additional lights when towing alongside or pushing

A
  • Two towing lights instead of stern light (Inland)
  • Second mast headlight
  • No extra towing light on stern if int’l
69
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Lights and shapes for vessel being towed

A
  • Side lights and stern light

- Diamond if over 200 meters

70
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Lights and shapes for a partially submerged object being towed

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  • All-round white light at fore and aft if less than 25 meters in breadth
  • Additional all-round white lights and extremities of breadth if over 25 meters in breadth
  • All-round white light between if length is over 100 meters
  • Diamond at end
  • Diamond at beginning if tow over 200 meters (Int’l)
  • Searchlight in direction of tow (Inland)
71
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Lights when pushing ahead or towing alongside above the Huey P. Long Bridge

A

Side lights and towing lights

72
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Lights for sailing vessel

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Stern and side lights

73
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Lights for sailing vessel less than 20 meters

A

May be combined in one light at top of mast

74
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Optional lights for sailing vessel

A

All-round red over green

75
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Lights for sailing vessel less than 7 meters

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  • White torch or lantern ready at hand

- Or all-round white (Inland)

76
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Lights for vessel under oars

A
  • White torch or lantern ready at hand

- Or all-round white (Inland)

77
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Shape for vessel under sail also propelled by machinery

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Cone apex downwards (not required for vessels less than 12 meters)

78
Q

Shape for vessel trawling or fishing

A

Two cones apexes together in a vertical line

79
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Lights for trawling vessel

A

All-round green over white

80
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Lights for fishing vessel

A

All-round red over white

81
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Additional lights for fishing vessel with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally from the vessel

A

All-round white light or cone apex upwards in direction of gear

82
Q

Lights for trawler shooting nets

A

Two all-round white lights in a vertical line (Inland)

83
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Lights for trawler hauling nets

A

All-round white over red in a vertical line (Inland)

84
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Lights for trawler with nets fast upon an obstruction

A

All-round red over red in a vertical line (Inland)

85
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Lights when engaged in pair trawling

A

A searchlight directed forward and in the direction of the other vessel (Inland)

86
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Lights for vessels engaged in fishing with purse seiners

A

Two all-round yellow lights in a vertical line flashing alternately every second with equal light and duration (Only when hampered by its fishing gear) (Inland)

87
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Lights and shapes for vessel not under command

A
  • All-round red over red

- Two balls

88
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Lights and shapes for a vessel restricted in their ability to maneuver

A
  • All-round red over white over red (in addition to regular lights)
  • Ball, diamond, ball
89
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Lights and shapes for a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations

A
  • Restricted in ability to maneuver lights and shapes
  • Two all-round red lights or two balls in the direction of the obstruction
  • Two all-round green lights or two diamonds on the side another vessel may pass
90
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Lights for dredge pipelines (Inland Only)

A
  • One row of yellow lights
  • Flashing 50 to 70 times per minute
  • All-round lights
  • 1 to 3.5 meters above the water
  • Equally spaced
  • No less than 10 meters apart where it crosses a channel
  • Two all-round red lights in a vertical line to mark the ends of the pipeline where a vessel may pass
91
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Lights and shapes for a small vessel engaged in diving operations

A
  • Restricted in ability to maneuver lights

- Rigid Code A flag

92
Q

Lights and shapes for mine clearing vessel

A
  • Three green in a tree

- Three balls in a tree

93
Q

What size mine clearance vessel not required to exhibit mine clearance lights?

A

Less than 12 meters

94
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How far to stay away from vessel engaged in mine clearance

A

1000 meters

95
Q

Lights and shapes for vessel constrained by draft

A
  • Int’l only
  • Three all-round red (in addition to regular lights)
  • Cylinder
96
Q

Pilot vessel lights

A

All-round white over red

97
Q

Forward anchor light positoning

A

Higher than the aft light

98
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Lights and shapes for anchoring

A
  • All round white light (2 if over 50 meters)
  • Ball
  • Deck lights (Shall if over 100 meters)
99
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Lights and shapes for vessel aground

A
  • Two all-round red

- Three balls

100
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A vessel less than 12 meters aground

A

-Not required to exhibit the lights

101
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Vessel less than 7 meters at anchor not near a fairway, narrow channel, anchorage, or place vessels normally navigate

A

-Not required to exhibit lights

102
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Vessel less than 20 meters at anchor in a special anchorage area

A

-Not required to exhibit lights

103
Q

Short blast

A

About one second

104
Q

Prolonged blast

A

4 to 6 seconds

105
Q

Sound signal equipment (less than 12 meters)

A

Efficient sound signaling appliance

106
Q

Sound signal equipment (12 meters or more)

107
Q

Sound signal equipment (20 meters or more)

A

Whistle and bell

108
Q

Sound signal equipment (100 meters or more)

A

Whistle, bell, and gong

109
Q

When are maneuvering signals passed (Int’l)

A

Power-driven vessels are in sight of one another

110
Q

When are maneuvering signals passed (Inland)

A

Power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and meeting or crossing within a half mile of each other

111
Q

One short blast (Int’l)

A

I am altering my course to starboard

112
Q

Two short blasts (Int’l)

A

I am altering my course to port

113
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Three short blasts (Int’l)

A

I am operating astern propulsion

114
Q

Two prolonged, one short (Int’l)

A

I intend to overtake you on your starboard side

115
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Two prolonged, two short (Int’l)

A

In intend to overtake you on your port side

116
Q

One prolonged, one short, one prolonged, one short (Int’l)

A

Agreement signal

117
Q

One short blast (Inland)

A
  • I intend to leave you on my port side

- I intend to overtake you on your starboard side

118
Q

Two short blasts (Inland)

A
  • I intend to leave you on my starboard side

- I intent to overtake you on your port side

119
Q

Three short blasts (Inland)

A

I am operating astern propulsion

120
Q

Inland agreement signal

A

Sound a similar signal

121
Q

Five short blasts

A

Danger signal

122
Q

Sound signal when approaching a bend in the channel

A

One prolonged

123
Q

How to answer sound signal when approaching a bend in the channel

A

One prolonged

124
Q

Power-driven vessel leaving dock or berth sound signal

A

One prolonged (Inland only)

125
Q

Two prolonged blasts every two minutes

A

Underway, not making way (restricted visibility)

126
Q

One prolonged blast every two minutes

A

Underway, making way (restricted visibility)

127
Q

One prolonged, two short every two minutes

A
  • Not under command
  • Restricted in ability to maneuver
  • Constrained by draft
  • Fishing
  • Towing
  • Sometimes
128
Q

One prolonged, three short every two minutes

A

Vessel being towed (After the towing vessel signal)

129
Q

Rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every minute

130
Q

Anchor signal for vessel over 100 meters

A

Immediately after bell, the gong should sound for 5 seconds

131
Q

Anchor signal for vessel more than 12 meters but less than 20

A

Efficient sound signal every two minutes

132
Q

Anchor signal for vessel less than 12 meters

A

Efficient sound signal every two minutes

133
Q

Four short blasts

A

Pilot vessel

134
Q

Anchor signal for a vessel less than 20 meters in a special anchorage area

A

Not required

135
Q

Signal used to attract attention

A

Search light pointed in direction of danger to not embarrass the other vessel

136
Q

Distress signals

A
  • Red star shells
  • Fog horn continuous sounding
  • Flames on a vessel
  • Gun fired at intervals of 1 minute
  • Orange background black ball and square
  • SOS
  • MAYDAY by radio
  • Parachute red flare
  • Dye marker
  • Code flags November Charlie
  • Square flag and ball
  • Wave arms
  • INMARSAT
  • Digital Selective Calling
  • Position Indicating Radio Beacon
  • Smoke
  • High-intensity white flashing light, 50 - 70 times per minute (Inland Only)

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