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 46
We have reached the end of the LIGHTS and SHAPES and below is a summary of what we have learned. These apply to the International Rules of the Road; however as we begin to study INLAND RULES you will find … Continue reading →
Captain’s License Part 45
Today we discuss SEAPLANES. There may be times where SEAPLANES can’t exhibit the EXACT lights and shapes as previously discussed. Then SEAPLANES and WIG craft need to come as close as possible to the requirements! The International Rules consider SEAPLANES … 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 30
We are continuing with the International Rules of the Road for LIGHTS. Still looking at TOWING and PUSHING vessels we learn that if a vessel is less than 50 meters in length and either pushing ahead or towing beside, it … Continue reading →
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 →
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
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