Rule 19 - Restricted Visibility

Question 1

What is Rule 19?

Answer 1

Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility

Question 2

When does Rule 19 apply?

Answer 2

It applies when in or near an area of restricted visibility

Question 3

Can you still use manoeuvring signals when in restricted visibility?

Answer 3

No as, depending on the type of vessel they will be sounding the correct fog signal

Question 4

You’ve detected a vessel a vessel forward of the bean, what action will you take?

Answer 4

I will avoid altering course to port as per rule 19d(i), there I will alter my course to starboard. If I was overtaking a vessel forward of the beam I could alter course to port.

Question 5

You’ve detected a vessel abaft your port beam, what action will you take?

Answer 5

I will avoid altering course towards a vessel beam or abaft the beam as per rule 19d(ii), therefore I will alter my course to starboard.

Question 6

You’re in restricted visibility and you’ve detected a vessel abaft your starboard beam, what action will you take?

Answer 6

I will avoid altering course towards a vessel beam or abaft the beam as per rule 19d(ii), therefore I will alter my course to port.

Question 7

You’re in restricted visibility and you’ve heard a fog signal forward of your beam but haven’t detected a target on the radar, what action will you take?

Answer 7

As I have heard a fog signal forward of the beam with no detection on radar, this means a vessel could be 2 miles away or less. Therefore I will reduce my speed to minimum to maintain my course or I will take all way off until the danger of collision has passed