Terms Flashcards
Not Under Command - NUC
A vessel through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver
Name for the rules
Commonly called 72 COLREGS
Vessel
Every description of water craft including non-displacement, WIG, and seaplanes capable of being used as a means of transportation on water
Underway
A vessel that is not at anchor, made fast to the shore, or aground
CBDR
Constant
Bearing
Decreasing
Range
IMO
International
Maritime
Organization
How would you characterize International Rules
Rules of Execution
How would you characterize inland regulations?
Rules of advise and consent or intent
Name the watch words
May
Shall
Never
Always
Every Vessel
All
Any
According to the rule
Deemed to exist
VTS
Vessel Traffic Service
Rule regarding Special Construction or Purpose
If cannot comply fully with any provisions of these rules with respect to the number, position, range or arc of visibility of lights or shapes, ,,
May accept a certificate of alternate compliance
EXAMPLE - JET SKIS
Rule 2 RESPONSIBILITY
RULE OF GOOD SEAMANSHIP
a) nothing in these rules shall exonerate any vessel or the owner, master or crew thereof from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these rules or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
b) GENERAL PRUDENTIAL RULE
In construing and complying with these rules due regard SHALL be had to ALL dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances including the limitations of the vessels involved which MAY make a departure from these rules necessary to avoid immediate danger
Power driven vessel
Any vessel propelled by means of machinery
Sailing vessel
Any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if equipped, is not being used
Vessel engaged in fishing
ANY vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other apparatus which restricts maneuverability, but does NOT include a vessel fishing with trolling lines that is NOT restricted in maneuverability
