Section 2 - Conduct of vessels within sight of one another

Question 1

Rule 11 Application

Answer 1

Rules in this section apply to vessels in sight of one another.

Question 2

Rule 12a - Sailing vessels

Answer 2

When two sailing vessels are approaching one another so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:

Question 3

Rule 12 (a) (i, ii, iii)

one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:

Answer 3

i) when each has the wind on a different side, the vesselwhich has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other;

ii) When both have the wind on the same side the vessel wich is to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward.

iii) If a vessel with the wind on the portside sees a vessel to windward and cannot determine with certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or starboard side, she shall keep out of the way of the other.

Question 4

Rule 12b

Answer 4

For the purpose of this rule the windward side shall be deemed to be the side opposite that on which the mainsail is carried, or in the case of a square rigged vessel, the side opposite that on which the largest fore-and-aft sail is carried.

Question 5

Rule 13 a - Overtaking

Answer 5

Not withstanding anything contained in rules of part B, sections 1 and 2, any vessle overtaking another shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken.

Question 6

Rule 13 B

Answer 6

A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 abaft her beam,

that is, in such a position with reference to the vessel she is overtaking

that at night she would be able to see only the sternlight of that vessel but neither of her sidelights.

Question 7

Rule 13 c

Answer 7

When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether she is overtaking another, she shall assume that this is the case and act accordingly.

Question 8

Rule 13 d - subsequent alteration

Answer 8

Any SUBSEQUENT alteration of the bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these rules or relieve her of her duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear.

Question 9

Rule 14 Head on Situation

Answer 9

When two powerdriven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.

Question 10

Rule 14 B- head on

Answer 10

Such a situation shall be deemed to exist when a vessel sees the other ahead or nearly ahead and by night she could see the mastheadlights of the other in a line or nearly in a line and/or both sidelights and by day she observes the corresponding aspect of the other vessel.

Question 11

Rule 14 C - When a vessel is in any doubt.

Answer 11

When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether such a situation exists she shall assume that it does exist and act accordingly.

Question 12

Rule 15 - Crossing Situation

Answer 12

When two power driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision the vessel with the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way of the other and shall if the circumstances of the case admit avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.

Question 13

Rule 16 - Action by Giveway Vessel

Answer 13

Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall so far as possible take early and substantial action to keep well clear.

Question 14

Rule 17 Action by Stand on Vessel (a) (i, ii)

Answer 14

i) When one of two vessels is required to keep out of the way of another vessel the other vessel shall keep her course and speed.

ii) The latter vessel may however take action to avoid collision by her action alone as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the vessel required to take action is not taking appropriate action in compliance with these rules

Question 15

Rule 17 b

Answer 15

When from any cause the, vessel required to keep her course and speed finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the giveway vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision.

Question 16

Rule 17 c

Answer 16

A power driven vessel which takes action in a crossing situation in accordance with subparagraph (a)(ii) of this Rule to avoid collision with another power driven vessel shall if the circumstances of the case admit, not alter course to port or a vessel on her own starboard side.

Question 17

Rule 17 d

Answer 17

This rule does not relieve the give-way vesesl he obligation to keep out of the way.

Question 17

Rule 18 responsibilities
a) PDV shall keep out of the way of?

Answer 17

NUC
RAM
Engaged in Fishing
Sailing Vessels

Question 18

Rule 18 responsibilities
a) PDV shall keep out of the way of?

Answer 18

NUC
RAM
Engaged in Fishing
Sailing Vessels

Question 19

Rule 18 B Sailing Vessel

Answer 19

NUC
RAM
Engaged in Fishing

Question 20

R18 A Vessel Enaged in Fishing

Answer 20

NUC
RAM

Question 21

Rule 18 d (i) (ii) - CBD

Answer 21

i) Any vessel other than a vessel NUC or a vessel RAM shall if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel CBD, exhibiting the signals in rule 28.

ii) A vessel CBD shall navigate with particular caution having full regard to her special condition.

Question 22

Rule 18 e - seaplane

Answer 22

A seaplane on the water shall in general keep clear of all vessels and avoid impeding their navigation. in circumstances, however where risk of collision exists, she shall comply with the rules of this part.

Question 23

Rule 18f (i, ii) - WIG

Answer 23

i) A WIG craft, when taking off, landing and in flight near the surface, shall keep well clear of all other vessels and avoid impeding their navigation.

ii) A WIG craft operating on the water surface shall comply with the rules of this part as a powerdriven vessel.

Question 24

Rule 19 a

Section 3 Conduct of vessels in RES VIS

Answer 24

This rules applies to vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility.

Question 25

Rule 19 b

Section 3 Conduct of vessels in RES VIS

Answer 25

Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility. A power driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate manouevre.

Question 26

Rule 19 c

Section 3 Conduct of vessels in RES VIS

Answer 26

Every vessel shall have due regard to the prevailing circumstances of restricted visbility when complying with the rules of section 1 of this part.

Question 27

Rule 19 (d)

Section 3 Conduct of vessels in RES VIS

Answer 27

A vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close quarters situation is developing and/or risk of collision exists. If so she shall take avoiding action in ample time, provided that when such action consits of an alteration of course, so far as possible the following shall be avoided.

Question 28

Rule 19 d (i,ii)

Section 3 Conduct of vessels in RES VIS

Answer 28

i) An alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the beam other than for a vessel being overtaken;

ii) An alteration of course towards a vessel abeam or abaft the beam.

Question 29

Rule 19 e

Section 3 Conduct of vessels in RES VIS

Answer 29

Except where it has been determined that a risk of collision does not exist, every vessel which hears apparently forward of the beam the fog signal of another vessel, or which cannot avoid a close quarters situation with another vessel shall, reduce her speed to a minimum at which she can be kept on course. She shall if necessary take all her way off and in any event navigate with extreme caution until danger of collision is over.