Part B : Steering And Saling Rules

Question 1

True or False :

Every vessel including ALL recreational vessels, fishing boats and towing vessels shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing and must not take on any other duties?

Answer 1

False - to some degree, every vessel must, but on recreational, fishing and towing vessels a boat operator can do both.

Question 2

True or False :

Safe speed factors include the state of wind, sea, and current and the proximity of navigational hazards?

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Is that statement accurate?

Radar provides a clear picture of approaching vessels given the operators early warning signs of risk of collisions.

Answer 3

Some what false, it can give early signs of collisions, however, radar is acknowledged that it can provide scanty information .

Maintaining a proper lookout, monitoring radio comms, and listening for fog signals may provide better info on the presence, course and speed of another vessel than your radar.

Question 4

Which is the best action to avoid collisions?

1. ) large alterations of course to avoid a collision
2. ) a succession of small alterations and speed?

Answer 4

1 is the best choice.