Part B: Section 2 & 3

Question 1

Sailing Vessels
Wind on different sides
Same sides
You’re on port but unsure

Answer 1

Wind over port gives way
Windward boat gives way
Give way

Question 2

Overtaking

Answer 2

If overtaking keep out of the way
You are overtaking when approaching from angle greater than 22.5 abaft the beam I.e can see a stern light
If in doubt you’re overtaking
Applies until you’re past and clear

Question 3

Head on head

Answer 3

Both vessels alter to starboard
This is when a vessel is ahead or nearly ahead and you see the corresponding lights or aspect
If in doubt act accordingly

Question 4

Which craft gives way when Crossing

Answer 4

Crossing and risk of collision, vessel with the other on her starboard gives way
Avoid crossing ahead

Question 5

Action by give way vessel

Answer 5

Take early and substantial action to keep well clear

Question 6

Action by stand on vessel

Answer 6

Keep course and speed
May take action if the other is not
Must take action if collision cannot be avoided by the five way vessel alone
Don’t alter to port if a vessel is on your port

Question 7

Responsibilities between vessels

Answer 7

Except for rule 9 (marrow channels), 10 (traffic separation) and 13 (overtaking) keep out of the way of all above

NUC
RAM
CBD
Fishing
Sailing
PDV
Seaplanes
WIG

Question 8

Restricted Visibility
When does it apply
What do you do
Radar
Fog signal forward of beam

Answer 8

Applies to all vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility

Proceed at a safe speed for the circumstances
Have your engines read for immediate manoeuvre

If detected a vessel on radar do not
Alter to port
Alter towards a vessel abeam or astern

When hearing a fog signal forward of your beam
Reduce speed to a minimum
Proceed with extreme caution