Captain’s License Part 27
As you see from the diagram below now we are going to discuss the VISIBILITY OF LIGHTS. As you will note everything is in NAUTICAL MILES (NM). The arrow you see at the top of the diagram refers to the … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Navigation Rules
Captain’s License Part 26
Let’s further discuss these all important LIGHTS. Of course a RED light is on the PORT side and a GREEN light is on the STARBOARD side. When a vessel is less than 20 meters these two lights can be combined … Continue reading →
Captain’s License Part 25
This is a good overview as to what you need to know about LIGHTS for all aspects. Hugh Simpson
Continue reading →Captain’s License Part 24
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 →
Captain’s License Part 23
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 →
Captain’s License Part 22
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 →
Captain’s License Part 21
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 →Captain’s License Part 20
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 →
Captain’s License Part 19
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 →
Captain’s License Part 18
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 →