Captain’s License Part 54
Remember the LEFT side refers to INTERNATIONAL and the RIGHT side refers to INLAND rules regarding OVERTAKING and OVERTAKEN. Hugh Simpson
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Captain’s License Part 53
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This might have been discussed previously – when your vessel is approaching a bend or an area of a channel or fairway, make sure you sound 1 PROLONGED BLAST since another vessel or vessels may not have a full view … Continue reading →
Captain’s License Part 41
We continue to look at different vessels and the LIGHTS they exhibit. Today we look at PILOT vessels as below. As you can see this vessel exhibits vertical WHITE OVER RED ROUND lights in addition to the SIDELIGHTS and STERN … Continue reading →
Captain’s License Part 40
WOW already 40 posts on getting your US Coast Guard Captain’s License! As you have seen there is a lot one has to know! And we are just beginning! Let’s continue our discussion about LIGHTS and DAYSHAPES. Now we dealing … Continue reading →
Captain’s License Part 31
Today we finally get to SAILING LIGHTS! First we look at a SAILING vessel underway that must have SIDELIGHTS and STERN LIGHT. If the sailing vessel is under 20 meters then it is okay to combine to combine SIDELIGHTS and … 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 →