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
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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 →
Captain’s License Part 17
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 →
Captain’s License Part 16
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 →