RoR- Rule 8

Question 1

Any alteration of course and/or speed to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be _______ enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar; a succession of small alterations of course and/or speed should be ________

Answer 1

Large
avoided

Question 2

If there is sufficient sea-room, _______ __ _______alone may be the most effective action to avoid a close-quarters situation provided that it is made in good ____, is substantial and does not result in another close-quarters situation.

Answer 2

Alteration of course
Time

Question 3

A vessel which, by any of these Rules, is required not to _______ ___ _______ __ ____ __________of another vessel shall, when required by the circumstances of the case, take ______ _____ to allow sufficient sea-room for the safe passage of the other vessel.

A vessel required not to impede the passage or safe passage of another vessel is not relieved of this obligation if approaching the other vessel so as to involve _____ __ ________and shall, when taking action, have full regard to the action which may be required by the Rules of this Part.

A vessel the passage of which is not to be impeded remains fully obliged to comply with the Rules of this Part when the two vessels are approaching one another so as to involve ______ __ _________

Answer 3

impede the passage or safe passage
early action
risk of collision
risk of collision

Question 4

If necessary to allow more time to assess the situation what can you do?

Answer 4

Slacken your speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing your means of propulsion

Question 5

Any action taken to avoid collision shall be taken in accordance with the Rules of this Part and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit be what?

Answer 5

Positive, made in ample time and with due regard
to the observance of good seamanship

Question 6

Action taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such as to result in passing at a ______ _______. The effectiveness of the action shall be carefully checked until the other vessel _____ ___ ______is finally

Answer 6

Safe distance
past and clear