Rule 8 Flashcards
8a
Any actions to avoid collision shall be taken in accordance with the rules in this part and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship
8b
Any alteration of course and or speed to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be large 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 avoided
8c
If there is sufficient sea room, alteration of course alone may be the most effective action to avoid a close quarters situation, provided it is made in good time, is substantial and does not result in another close quarters situation
8d
Actions taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such as to result in passing at a safe distance. The effectiveness of the action shall be carefully checked until the other vessel is finally past and clear.
8e
If necessary to avoid collision or make more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion
8f1
A vessel which by any part of these rules is required to not impeded the passage or safe passage of another vessel shall, when required by the circumstances of the case, take early action to allow sufficient sea room for the safe passage of the other vessel
8f2
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 risk of collision and shall, when taking action, have full regard to the action that may be required by the rules of this part
8f3
A vessel whose passage 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 a risk of collision
