Naval vessel protection zone is
a 500-yard regulated area of water surrounding large U.S. naval vessels that is necessary to provide for the safety or security of these U.S. naval vessels
. Navigable waters of the United States means those waters defined as such in 33 CFR part 2.
- Naval Vessel Protection Zone. …
- •All vessels within 500 yards of a U.S. naval vessel shall operate at the. …
- WARNING! …
- U.S. naval vessel in order to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules, you must contact the U.S. naval vessel or the Coast Guard escort vessel on VHF-FM channel 16.
When within a naval vessel protection zone, no vessel or person is allowed
within 100 yards
of a large U.S. naval vessel unless authorized by the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or official patrol.
Do not approach within 100 yards and slow to minimum speed within 500 yards of any U.S. Naval vessel. If you need to pass within 100 yards of a U.S. Naval vessel for safe passage, you must contact the U.S. Naval vessel or the USCG escort vessel on
VHF-FM channel 16
. Observe and avoid all security zones.
You must operate at minimum speed when within 500 yards of any U.S. Coast Guard naval boat.
You must observe and avoid commercial port operation areas
. You must observe and avoid restricted areas like petroleum facilities, power plants, dams, etc. Never dock, idle or stop your boat if you’re under a bridge.
Violations of the Naval Vessel Protection Zone are a felony offense, punishable by
up to 6 years in prison
and/or up to $250,000 in fines.
What is the vessel that is required to take early?
Give-way vessel
: The vessel that is required to take early and substantial action to keep well away from other vessels by stopping, slowing down, or changing course. Avoid crossing in front of other vessels. Any change of course and/or speed should be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel.
Naval vessel protection zone is
a 500-yard regulated area of water surrounding large U.S. naval vessels
that is necessary to provide for the safety or security of these U.S. naval vessels. Navigable waters of the United States means those waters defined as such in 33 CFR part 2.
What US Coast Guard approved equipment is required for all vessels?
All recreational vessels must carry
one wearable life jacket for each person on board
. Any boat 16 feet and longer (except canoes and kayaks) must also carry one throwable (Type IV) device . Life jackets should be worn at all times when the vessel is under- way .
How many videos are required on a boat?
If pyrotechnic VDSs are used,
a minimum of three must
be carried in the vessel. It is illegal to display visual distress signals if you are not in need of immediate, emergency assistance.
What is considered a safe speed on a boat?
A safe speed is
a speed less than the maximum at which the operator
can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and stop within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
What are the effects of drinking a small amount of alcohol while operating a vessel?
Alcohol
affects judgment, vision, balance and coordination
. These impairments increase the likelihood of accidents afloat for both passengers and boat operators. U.S. Coast Guard data shows that in boating deaths involving alcohol use, over half the victims capsized their boats and/or fell overboard.
What do 5 short blasts of a horn mean?
Five or more
short rapid blasts signal danger
, or signal that you do not understand or that you disagree with the other boater’s intentions.
What will increase the effects of alcohol and drugs when boating?
Sun, wind, noise, vibration, and motion are all considered “
stressors
” common to the boating environment. They intensify the effects of alcohol, drugs, and some medications by causing fatigue, which greatly reduces a boat operator’s coordination, judgment, and reaction time.
What do you do when approaching another vessel head on?
When power-driven boats approach each other head-on, neither boat has the right-of-way. Both operators must take early action to steer clear of each other, by
steering to starboard
(to the right) as soon as possible to avoid a collision.
What should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while out in your vessel?
If you encounter fishing or hunting boats while you are paddling, be courteous.
Give them a wide berth
. Never run over fishing lines.
