Rules of the Road 1-10

Question 1

Rule One

Answer 1

Applicability: “Where these rules shall apply whether on the high sea or in inland waters”

Question 2

What is the Dividing Line Between Inland and International Waters?

Answer 2

“The Line of Demarkation”

Question 3

What is Rule 2?

Answer 3

The Responsibility to follow all the rules: “Nothing shall exonerate any vessel, the owner, master, or crew”
“May make departure to avoid immediate danger”

Question 4

What is Rule 3?

Answer 4

Definitions
PDV(Power Driven Vessel)
What Constitutes Fishing(ANYTHING BUT TROLLING!)
Seaplane
Restricted in Ability to Move(RAM)- (Working)
Constrained by Draft(Restricted by ability to stay on course)
Not Under Command(Ship is Broken)

Question 5

Rule 4

Answer 5

Application(Under Condition of Visibility)

Question 6

Rule 5

Answer 6

Always have a lookout for sight and hearing.

Question 7

Rule 6

Answer 7

Vessels will travel at a safe speed at all times to avoid collision within a distance appropriate.

Question 8

Rule 6(MTV SDB)

Answer 8

Movability
Traffic
Visibility

Sea State
Draft
Background Lighting

Question 9

Rule 7

Answer 9

Risk of Collision:
Use available means to if a risk of collision is possible
-Any doubt a risk exists, act upon it
-Use of Radar and systematic observation
-Constant Bearing Decrease in Range
-Size Difference can cause problems

Question 10

Rule 8

Answer 10

Avoiding the Risk of Collision:
Any action to avoid collisions shall be positive, made in ample time, and good seamanship
-Make a visual aspect change for other ship to know your changing direction
-5000 yd closest point of approach(keep safe distance)

Question 11

Ways to Prevent Collision

Answer 11

-Alter Course
-Slow, stop, or reverse course
EVERYONE IS RESPONSIBLE TO PREVENT COLLISIONS

Question 12

Rule 9

Answer 12

Narrow Channels
-Right Side
Vessel <20 m
-Vessels Engaged in fishing will not impune traffic
-May not cross unless safe
-Avoid anchoring within channel
-Overtaking, use sound/signal

Question 13

Rule 10

Answer 13

Traffic Separation
-Use of appropriate lane
-Keep clear of separation line and zone
-Inshore Line: Avoid unless <20 m, engaged in fishing, sailing, and entering/leaving port
Separation Zone- Fish, Immediate Danger, and no anchors
Termination Area- Avoid anchoring, where lanes end
If not using TSS, use large margin