Rules of the Road In All Cases Flashcards
THE 72 COLREGS
1972 Collision Regulations
How many feet in a meter
3.3’
Passes on the which side of the vessel
Right side
1 meter is how many inches
39 inches
Who do the International Rules apply to?
All vessels on high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels
International Rules shall not interfere with
species rules made by an appropriate authority for example in the U.S. the Coast Guard made the Inland Navigation Rules Act of 1980 or just “Inland Rules”
The rule of good Seamanship and the GENERAL PRUDENTIAL RULE.
Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any vessel, owner, captain or crew from penalty for the neglect of complain with the rules, or by the ordinary practice of good seamanship or by the SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES of the case
What are Special Circumstances for the International rules
Special circumstance is considered a situation not covered by the rules. Since meeting (now called head-on), crossing and overtaking rules are designed for only two vessels interacting, three vessels coming together is considered a Special Circumstance and is not covered by any rule but this.
In following the rules, due regard shall be given to
all dangers of navigation and collision and to any Special Circumstance which may make a DEPARTURE from these rules necessary TO AVOID IMMEDIATE DANGER
A Vessel is
every description of water craft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
Examples are Hovercraft, Hydrofoils, Seaplanes, barges, canoes, bass-boats and even a manned tube being towed.
Powerboat
“Poer-driven vessel” mens any vessel propelled by machinery. Oars and sails are not considered machinery.
Sailboat
A “Sailing Vessel” is any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is NOT being used
Engaged in Fishing
any boat fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other apparatus that restricts maneuverability. A fishing boat using an anchor to hold position over. fishing hole is considered fishing.
Is a boat trolling for fish considered engaged in fishing?
No because it is felt that it can maneuver well.
Does Engaged in Fishing distinguish between commercial and recreation fishing
it does not. A sport fishing boat with a fish on the long is considered a fishing vessel, maybe a boat trolling for fish is as well.
Vessel Not Under Command
a vessel which through some EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCE is unable to maneuver as required by the rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. This is usually a mechanical or operational breakdown or defect from maneuvering or operation as an approaching vessel, unarmed of the problem, might expect. Vessels Not Under Command has right of way in most circumstances.
RAM
Restricted in Ability to Maneuver. A vessel, is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel because of the NATURE OF HER WORK.
Engaged in underwater dredging or surveying, laying cable or pipe, vessel working on Aids to Navigation, transferring cargo underway, military vessels launching planes or underwater operations.
Towing, BUT ONLY when it restricts ability to deviate from course.