Navigation Rules - Complete

When approaching a bend and hearing a prolonged blast, the correct action is to sound one prolonged blast. This is a signal to alert others of your presence and to indicate that you are approaching a bend where visibility may be limited. By sounding one prolonged blast, you are notifying other drivers or pedestrians to proceed with caution and be prepared for a potential hazard ahead.

INTERNATIONAL OKAY - is longer - international has more letters – – • • ok pass

When encountering a vessel engaged in fishing within 1/2 a mile, it is recommended to change course or speed to avoid the fishing vessel. This is important to ensure the safety of both vessels and to prevent any potential collision. By taking this action, the power-driven vessel "I" can maintain a safe distance from the fishing vessel "II" and reduce the risk of any accidents or interference with the fishing operations.

When two sailing vessels have the wind forward of the beam on their port side, the vessel on the starboard tack (with the wind forward of its beam on the starboard side) has the right of way and the vessel on the port tack (with the wind forward of its beam on the port side) must keep out of the way. This is in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) Rule 12, which states that a vessel on the port tack shall keep out of the way of a vessel on the starboard tack.

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SPECIAL RULE BY SECRETARY OF THE NAVY... others found PART 706 of Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR 706)

A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show two white anchor lights when anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the Secretary of Transportation.

Vessels under 20 meters may not impede the passage of other vessels in a narrow fairway. This means that if a vessel is less than 20 meters in length, it must give way to larger vessels and allow them to pass through the narrow fairway without obstruction. This rule helps to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vessels in narrow waterways, preventing any potential accidents or delays.

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there are 2 types of flashing lights.
SPECIAL FLASHING LIGHT is unique to INTERNATIONAL, and is YELLOW ONLY, flashing 50-75 times per minute, and must be placed as far forward as practicable on the fore and aft centerline of the tow and showing 180-225 degrees, fixed to show the light from right ahead to abeam and no more than 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either side.

FLASHING LIGHT is a light flashing a frequency of 50-70 flashes per minute

International rules apply to the high seas and all waters connected and navigable by seagoing vessels. This means that the rules and regulations set by international agreements and organizations, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), apply to these areas. These rules govern various aspects of maritime navigation, safety, and environmental protection to ensure a standardized and coordinated approach across different countries and regions.

definitely a WTF question. Rule 1-C

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I don't know why this is the answer, since the book reads "be such they cannot be mistaken for any light..."
and I can't find anything else for this.

When a vessel is rigidly connected to another vessel in a composite unit and is pushing ahead, it will show the lights of one power-driven vessel. This means that the vessel will display the required navigation lights for a power-driven vessel, which typically include a white masthead light, a green starboard light, and a red port light. These lights are used to indicate the vessel's position and direction of travel to other vessels in order to prevent collisions at sea.

When determining safe speed, one of the factors that must be taken into account is the maneuverability of the vessel. This means considering how easily the vessel can change direction or navigate through various conditions. The maneuverability of the vessel can be affected by factors such as its size, design, propulsion system, and any external factors that may impact its ability to maneuver effectively. Therefore, it is important to consider the maneuverability of the vessel when determining a safe speed to ensure that it can safely navigate and respond to any potential hazards or obstacles.

34(c) international only

INLAND rules apply to the waters of the United States and Canadian waters of the Great Lakes, as long as there is no conflict with Canadian law. This means that these rules are applicable in these specific regions and must be followed by vessels navigating in these waters, unless there is a conflict with Canadian law.

34(a) int'l
sound TWO SHORT, you ARE leaving them on YOUR STAR-BOARD (two syllables)

part A refers to MEETING AND CROSSING
part C refers to OVERTAKING and OVERTAKING IN A NARROW CHANNEL(int'l)

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34(c)
always consider these rules as syllables for how the other vessel will see your vessel
for this one, think of turning to starboard as leaving the other vessel on YOUR PORT,
port = one syllable.

I am leaving you on MY • (port) or •• (starboard)

If not in a narrow channel (34c) you need not sound agreement.

34 (c) (ii)

INTERNATIONAL OKAY - is longer - international has more letters – – • • ok pass

A vessel fishing at night with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally outwards is required to display one white light in the direction of the gear. This light helps other vessels to identify the fishing gear and avoid any potential collisions.

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-under way is always every 2 minutes
-all vessels except TWO have only one prolonged followed by two short EXCEPT for a vessel being towed- which only signals IF MANNED
1) power driven vessel which is UNDER WAY- ONE PROLONGED / NOT MAKING WAY - TWO PROLONGED
2) vessel being towed

When a stand-on vessel determines that a collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel's maneuver alone, it is required to take action to avoid the collision. This means that if the give-way vessel's actions alone are not sufficient to prevent a collision, the stand-on vessel must also take evasive action. This ensures that both vessels are actively working to avoid a potential collision and promotes safe navigation at sea.

focus on the UNDER WAY part. The rules to remember are 4 vessels that may turn off running lights while UNDER WAY - or not making way. These are NUC, RAM, FISHING, TRAWLING

When a fishing vessel is anchored in restricted visibility, it is required to emit a fog signal to indicate its presence. The required fog signal for a fishing vessel engaged in fishing is one prolonged followed by two short blasts, repeated every 1 minute. This signal helps to alert other vessels in the vicinity and prevent any potential collisions.

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this is the same for all vessels!!! aground is universal.

I can't find this in the book anywhere, but its a CG test question.

A partially submerged object towed by a vessel must show a diamond shape during the day when the tow is 200 meters or less. This is a requirement according to international regulations to indicate to other vessels that there is a tow line in the water. The diamond shape is easily recognizable and helps to warn other vessels to keep a safe distance and avoid any potential collisions.

WTF question
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