Rule 5 requires that “
every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate
in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.
What is Rule 22 of collision regulation?
The lights prescribed in these Rules shall have an intensity as specified in section 8 of Annex I to these Regulations so as to be visible at the following minimum ranges: (a) In vessels of 50 m or more in length: – a
masthead light, 6 miles
; … – a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 3 miles.
What rule in collision regulation is the action to avoid collision?
Rule 8
– Action to Avoid Collision
(d) Action taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such as to result in passing at a safe distance. The effectiveness of the action shall be carefully checked until the other vessel is finallypast and clear.
What is the rule of the road at sea?
Rules of the road at sea,
internationally agreed-on traffic regulations for ocean waters
. They were most recently revised in accordance with recommendations of the International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea in 1965. They are supplemented by national regulations for inland waters.
What is Rule 3 of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972?
Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate
to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
What is the most important rule in COLREG?
Rule 5:
Look out
In my opinion this is the most important rule in the entire COLREG. All other rules are based on the fact that we are aware of our surrounding. But if we fail to keep a proper look out, we would not be able to apply other rules too. By sight and hearing.
What is rule number 5 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea about?
Rule 5 requires that “
every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions
so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.
What lights prescribe according to Rule 23 A?
RULE 23 – Power-driven vessels underway
a second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one; except that a vessel of less than 50 metres in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such light but may do so; sidelights;
a sternlight
.
How many miles is restricted visibility?
Restricted visibility conditions mean those in which the visibility is
Three Nautical Miles or less
, or is not more than that designated separately by the Master.
How many seconds is the duration of a one long blast of a whistle?
| SOUND SIGNALS: | 1 prolonged blast ( 4-6 seconds ) Warning: Entering or exiting a blind turn Nearing an obstructed area Leaving a dock or a berth | 1 prolonged blast every 2 minutes Power-driven vessel operating in low or restricted visibility |
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What can be the techniques to avoid collision?
We can avoid collision by making
hash function random, chaining method and uniform hashing
.
When two ships are on a crossing situation what collision regulations apply?
Crossing situation
When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side
shall keep out of the way
and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
How is risk of collision determined?
Taking compass bearings
is one of the most important means of determining risk of collision. Good visibility is needed to use this technique and a series or number of bearings need to be taken. On smaller vessels bearings may be taken using a hand-bearing compass, on larger vessels, a bearing or azimuth ring is used.
Who has right of way at sea?
A
power driven vessel must
give way to a sailing vessel unless the sailing vessel is in the process of overtaking it. When two power driven vessels meet head on, each must alter course to starboard (to the right) and pass at a safe distance.
What side do you pass an oncoming boat?
You must take early and substantial action to keep well clear of the other boat by altering your speed and course. You should pass at a safe distance to the port (left) or
starboard (right) side
of the other boat. If a safe route exists, you should always attempt to pass the boat on the starboard side.
Why is a whistle placed as high as practicable?
(ii) A whistle shall be placed as high as practicable on a vessel, in
order to reduce interception of the emitted sound by obstructions and also to minimize hearing damage risk to personnel
.
