Rules of the Road 11-19

Question 1

Rule 11

Answer 1

“Rules apply to vessels in sight of one another”

Question 2

Rule 12

Answer 2

Sailing Vessels: When two vessels approach each other, to involve risk of collision, one shall keep out of the way of the other

-Port Side view of another ship, they will keep out of the way of the other vessel.

Question 3

Rule 13: Overtaking

Answer 3

“Any Vessel overtaking any other, shall keep out of the way of the vessel being over taken”
-Narrow Channel: 22.5 degrees port/starboard, Stern Lights
“An Overtaking situation is not done until passed and clear”

Question 4

Rule 14: Head on Situation

Answer 4

“Two PDV are meeting head on once they notice they will course to the starboard side to past on port sides of the vessel.

Question 5

Rule 15

Answer 5

Crossing Situation: PDV are crossing to involve risk of collision

If you see the port side of the ship from your STARBOARD SIDE, you are required to alter course. To avoid the cruising vessel

Question 6

Rule 16

Answer 6

Action by Give-Way Vessel
-“Every vessel is directed to keep put out of the way of another vessel, so far as possible, to keep well and clear

Question 7

Rule 17

Answer 7

Action by Stand on Vessel
-Shall: Maintain course and speed
-May: Take action to avoid collision by maneuver alone
-Shall: Take action to aid in best avoiding collision

Question 8

Rule 18

Answer 8

Responsibility between vessels: Hiarachy of Vessels

Question 9

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Answer 9

-Overtaken
-NUC(Not Under Command)
-RAM(Restricted Ability in Movement)
-CBD(Contained by Draft)
-Fishing
-Sailing
-PDV
-Seaplanes
-WIG

Question 10

Rule 19

Answer 10

Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
-Proceed at Safe Speed
-PDV shall have engines ready for movement
-Use of Radar: Determine if close quarters situation is developing
-If the vessel hears fog signal- Reduce speed, take engines all the way off, and navigate with extreme caution.

Question 11

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters, a sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of all of the following vessels?

vessel not under command

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vessel fishing

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vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver

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Correct answer:

power-driven vessel approaching on her starboard side