Responsibility

If collision occurs, the excuse of these rules will not be considered adequate.

Rule 3

General Definitions

1. Vessel
2. PDV
3. SAIL
4. FISH
5. NUC
6. CBD
7. RAM

PDV

Power Driven Vessel

Vessel propelled by machinery

Vessel engaged in fishing

restricts maneuverability

Vessel Constrained By Draft

(ie huge ship)

Vessel Restricted in her Ability to Maneuver

(Ship with Helo pad conducting operations)

1. laying or picking up nav mark, sub cable or underwater pipeline
2. Underwater operations
3. Replenishment of Goods/people/services
4. Launching or Recovering A/C
5. Mine Clearance
6. Towing

Application

Any condition of visibility

LOOKOUTS

At all times

Safe Speed

AVOID COLLISION

Risk of Collision

Determine if risk of collision exists and avoid it.

Action to Avoid Collision

Narrow Channels

1. Stay to STARBOARD side
2. Smaller Vessels (20<) allow bigger vessels to pass
3. Avoid Anchoring
4. Sound 1 Prolonged Blast

Traffic Separation Scheme

Do not enter separtion zone

STAY IN YOUR LANE

except emergency, fishing or crossing

Application

Visual Sight

Sailing Vessels

1. Wind on Port, Sort yourself out of the way.
2. Windward Vessel keep out way of Leeward Vessel.
3. Wind on Port Give way

Overtaking

1. Approach greater than 22.5 degrees abaft beam
2. Keep out of the way

Head on Situation

Pass PORT to PORT

(inland: PDV with current has right of way)

Crossing Situation

Vessel with other vessel on STARBOARD, keep out of the way.

Action of the Give Way Vessel

Take early substantial action to keep well clear

Action of Stand on Vessel

Take action when collision cannot be avoided by give-way vessel alone.

Pecking Order

1. NUC
2. RAM
3. CBD
4. FISH
5. SAIL
6. PDV
7. SEAplane

Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility