Part A

Question 1

Who do these rules apply to

Answer 1

These rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected there with navigable by sea going vessels.

Question 2

Special rules 1 b

Answer 2

Nothing in these rules shall interferes with the operation of special rules made by an appropriate authority for roadsteads, harbours, rivers, lakes or inland waterways connected with the high seas and navigable by seagoing vessels. Such special rules shall conform as closely as possible to these rules.

Question 3

Who is exempt from these rules 2 a

Answer 3

Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any vessel, the owner, master or crew thereof from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these rules or of the neglect of a precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the special circumstances of the case.

Question 4

When can you make a departure from these rules

Answer 4

In construing and complying with these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances including the limitations of the vessels involved which may make a departure from these rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.

Question 5

Vessel

Answer 5

Every description of watercraft including non displacement WIG seaplanes used or capable of being used as a means of transport on water.

Question 6

PDV

Answer 6

Any vessel propelled by machinery

Question 7

Sailing vessel

Answer 7

Any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted is not being used.

Question 8

Vessel engaged in fishing

Answer 8

Any vessel fishing with nets lines trawls or other which restricts manoeuvrability

But does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other which do not restrict manoeuvrability.

Question 9

Seaplane

Answer 9

Any aircraft designed to manoeuvre on water

Question 10

Vessel NUC

Answer 10

Through some exceptional circumstance is unable to manoeuvre as required by these rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel

Question 11

RAM

6 types

Answer 11

From the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre as required by these rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.

Laying servicing off picking up nav mark submarine cable or pipeline
Dredging or underwater operations
Replenishment at sea
Launching or recovery of aircraft 
Mine clearance
Towing

Question 12

CBD

Answer 12

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 13

Underway

Answer 13

Not at anchor, made fast to the shore or aground

Question 14

Restricted visibility

Answer 14

Fog
Mist
Falling snow
Heavy rain
Sand storm 
Other

Question 15

WIG

Answer 15

Multimodal craft which in its main operational mode flies in close proximity to the surface utilising surface effect action.