Rule 10 - Traffic Separation Schemes

Question 1

Rule 10 - a

Answer 1

This rule applies to traffic separation schemes adopted by the Organisation and does not relieve any vess of her obligation under any other rule.

Question 2

Rule 10 - b, i

Answer 2

A vessel using a traffic spearation scheme shall;

i - proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general direction of traffic flow for that lane.

Question 3

Rule 10 - b, ii

Answer 3

A vessel using a traffic spearation scheme shall;

ii - so far as practicable keep clear of a traffic separation line or separation zone

Question 4

Rule 10 - b, iii

Answer 4

A vessel using a traffic spearation scheme shall;

iii - normally join or leave a traffic lane at the termination of the lane, but when joining or leaving from either side shall do so at as small an angle to the general direction of traffic flow as practicable.

Question 5

Rule 10 - c

Answer 5

A vessel shall, so far as practicable, avoid crossing traffic lanes but if obliged to do so shall cross on a heading as nearly as practicable at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow.

Question 6

Rule 10 - d, i

Answer 6

A vessel shall not use an inshore traffic zone when she can safely use the appropriate traffic lane within the adjacent traffic separation scheme. However, vessels of less than 20m in length, sailing vessels and vessels engaged in fishing may use the inshore traffic zone.

Question 7

Rule 10 - d, ii

Answer 7

Notwithstanding sub-paragraph (d)(i), a vessel may use an inshore traffic zone when en route to or from a port, offshore installation or structure, pilot station or any other place situated within the inshore traffic zone, or to avoid immediate danger.

Question 8

Rule 10 - e, i

Answer 8

A vessel other than a crossing vessel or a vessel joining or leaving a lane shall not normally enter a spearation zone or cross a separation line except;

i - in cases of emergency to avoid immediate danger

Question 9

Rule 10 - e, ii

Answer 9

A vessel other than a crossing vessel or a vessel joining or leaving a lane shall not normally enter a spearation zone or cross a separation line except;

ii - to engage in fishing within a separation zone

Question 10

Rule 10 - f

Answer 10

A vessel navigating in areas near the terminations of traffic separation schemes shall do so with particular caution.

Question 11

Rule 10 - g

Answer 11

A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid anchoring in a traffic separation scheme or in areas near its terminations.

Question 12

Rule 10 - h

Answer 12

A vessel not using a traffic separation scheme shall avoid it by as wide a margin as is practicable.

Question 13

Rule 10 - i

Answer 13

A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any vessel following a traffic lane.

Question 14

Rule 10 - j

Answer 14

A vessel of less than 20m in leangth or a sailing vessel shall not impede the safe passage of a power driven vessel following a traffic lane.

Question 15

Rule 10 - k

Answer 15

A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre when engaged in an operation for the maintenance of safety of navigation in a traffic separation scheme is exempted from complying with this rule to the extent necessary to carry out the operation.

Question 16

Rule 10 - l

Answer 16

A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre when engaged in an operation for the laying, servicing or picking up of a submarine cable, within the traffic separation scheme, is exempted from complying with this rule to the extent necessary to carry out the operation.

Question 17

What is the separation line or zone?

Answer 17

A line or zone separating the traffic lanes, separating a traffic lane from and adjacent sea area.

Zone - line between opposing traffic
Line - shows outer limit of TSS