Captain’s License Part 8
Another important area to consider as related to COLLISIONS is SAFE SPEED.
So the MOST important thing to remember is that according to the International Rules of the Road SAFE SPEED is when your vessel can take proper and EFFECTIVE action to avoid COLLISIONS!
The state of the wind, sea and current plus the proximity of navigational hazards should be considered for SAFE SPEED.
ALWAYS keep in mind there is a DANGER of COLLISION when approaching another vessel!
According to the International Rules of the Road a COLLISION may be imminent if you note that the approaching vessel’s bearing does not change!
It is just COMMON SENSE to realize you MUST take the proper and effective action in ENOUGH time!
More in next post!