Now we are moving into one of the more intense areas of the exam – LIGHTS and SHAPES. According to the International Rules you must comply with all LIGHT regulations from SUNSET to SUNRISE. The SHAPES must be complied with … Continue reading →
Here is more info as related to RESTRICTED VISIBILITY. If you captaining a POWER vessel in an area of restricted visibility, then you must always have your engine ready for immediate maneuver. The steering and sailing rules for vessels in … Continue reading →
Today we are dealing with scenarios due to RESTRICTED VISIBILITY where vessels even though they are not in sight of each other still can cause collisions due to restricted visibility. Common sense tells you to proceed with caution so that … Continue reading →
A power driven vessel that is FISHING with TROLLING lines MUST keep out of the way of a SAILING vessel. Any vessel fishing must keep out of the way of any vessel NOT UNDER COMMAND. Hugh Simpson
Continue reading →Again this applies to POWER DRIVEN VESSELS. When two power driven vessels are crossing, the vessel that has the other to STARBOARD must keep out of the way to avoid the risk of collision. This applies to all vessels. If … Continue reading →
Avoiding COLLISIONS is of utmost importance. It is required that you do the following in order to avoid a collision if two power driven vessels are involved: 1. Both vessels must be on a reciprocal or nearly reciprocal course. 2. … Continue reading →
What you must remember as the captain of a SAILING vessel when you are in sight of another vessel. If both vessels are running free with the wind on the SAME side, then the WINDWARD vessel must remain clear of … Continue reading →
Another important area of the International Rules of the Road has to do with the order of who has the RIGHTS OF WAY. I learned of a way remember this as you will see below. As you will note the … Continue reading →
This post we are discussing what action a STAND-ON vessel must take. Sometimes a vessel that should be taking action to avoid a COLLISION will for many reasons not realize that a COLLISION is imminent. Then the vessel that actually … Continue reading →
In this post we discuss the CROSSING SITUATION or Rule 15 of the International Rules of the Road. Again this only applies to POWER driven vessels and not sailboats. Also only two boats are involved. When these two power driven … Continue reading →
