TEST Flashcards
What do these rules state about any neglect to comply with them
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 from any neglect to the precautions which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the special circumstances of the case.
What is the definition of a vessel NUC
A vessel which due to some exceptional circumstances is unable to manoeuvre as required by these rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
Lookout
Every vessel should at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing and by all other available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to make a full appraisal of the situation and the risk of collision
Safe speed
Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so as to be able to take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
What means shall a vessel use to determine if risk of collision exists
Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to exist.
What do the rules state about any alteration of course and/or speed to avoid collision
Any alteration of course and/or speed to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar. A succession of small alterations of course and/or speed should be avoided.
Where should a vessel proceed in a narrow channel or fairway
As near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her the starboard side as is safe and practicable
When is a vessel deemed to be the overtaking vessel by day and night
When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22,5 degrees 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.
When shall a head-on situation be deemed to exist
When a vessel sees the other ahead or nearly ahead and by night she would see the mast head lights 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.
Which craft gives way when 2 PDV are crossing so as to involve a risk of collision
The vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel
