Part B : Steering And Saling Rules Flashcards
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?
False - to some degree, every vessel must, but on recreational, fishing and towing vessels a boat operator can do both.
True or False :
Safe speed factors include the state of wind, sea, and current and the proximity of navigational hazards?
True.
Is that statement accurate?
Radar provides a clear picture of approaching vessels given the operators early warning signs of risk of collisions.
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.
Which is the best action to avoid collisions?
- ) large alterations of course to avoid a collision
- ) a succession of small alterations and speed?
1 is the best choice.