Today we discuss what happens when a vessel desires to OVERTAKE another vessel in a narrow CHANNEL or FAIRWAY and are in sight of each other. 2 PROLONGED blasts followed by 1 SHORT blast means that my vessel is going … Continue reading →
A vessel may supplement the SOUND blast from a WHISTLE with LIGHT SIGNALS as follows: 1 FLASH = Altering course to STARBOUND. 2 FLASHES = Altering course to PORT. 3 FLASHES = Operating astern propulsion. The duration of each flash … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
This post we will be discussing how to avoid a HEAD-ON-SITUATION! This applies to MOTOR vessels and not sailing or fishing vessels. So if your vessel is on a reciprocal course with another one, each vessel must alter its course … Continue reading →
As mentioned in previous post, today we are discussing OVERTAKING another vessel. First, if a sailing vessel is operating OUTSIDE a NARROW channel encounters another sailing vessel that is RESTRICTED to operating within a narrow channel, this vessel can’t impede … Continue reading →
When you are avoiding a COLLISION make sure use a succession of SMALL course changes! You should always consider slackening your vessel’s speed, coming to a FULL STOP and or reversing your engines in order to properly access a situation. … Continue reading →
From now on we are going to getting into the most important RULES if you plan to sail a boat. Here is what the RULES say regarding when TWO sailing vessels meet and must maneuver to avoid COLLISION: *When each … Continue reading →
