Nautical Rules of the Road Flashcards
(112 cards)
What are COLREGS 72?
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Collision Regulations.
The International rules were formalized in 1972 at the Convention of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
How do International and Inland Rules differ?
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Inland and International rules are the same except where distinctions are pointed out within the rule.
What is the purpose of a COLREGS Demarcation Line?
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Delineate those waters upon which a mariner will comply with either the Inland Rules or the International Rules
Inland Rules are codified at:
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33 CFR 83
Where do the International Rules apply?
Rule 1(a)
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upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels.
Where do the Inland Rules apply?
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ALL vessels on the inland waters of the United States and to vessels of the United States on the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes (as long as there is no conflict with Canadian law)
Where would you find rules pertaining to additional signals used by a fleet of fishing vessels?
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Annex II to the COLREGS and the inland rules
What kind of additional light may submarines on the surface display?
Rule 1 Footnote
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an intermittent flashing amber / yellow beacon with a sequence of one flash per second for three seconds followed by a three second off period
Inland Rules: an operator of a vessel ______ meters or more in length shall carry a copy of the rules onboard for ready reference.
Inland Rule # 1
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12 meters or more in length
Rule # 02 pertains to:
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**Responsibility
**International and Inland Rule # 2 are the same
More than \_\_\_\_ vessels crossing would be a special circumstance. Rule 2(a)
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Two
When may you depart from the Rules of the Road?
Rule 2 (b)
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When you are in immediate danger
Due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances which may make a departure from these rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.
In complying with the rules, what must the mariner take due regard of?
Rule 2 (b)
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**the limited backing power of his vessel
**radar information about other vessels
**the occupation of the other vessel if known
Rule # 2 is often referred to as:
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The Rule of Good Seamanship
Use good seamanship to supplement the rules. You must take action to avoid collision or immediate danger—even if it conflicts with the rules. No vessel has the right of way THROUGH another vessel!
Rule # 03 pertains to:
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Definitions
Definition: Vessels include:
Rule 3(a)
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Every description of watercraft, including:
** non self-propelled rafts
** seaplanes
** hovercraft
Rule 3(a)
Definition: Power driven vessel:
Rule 3(b)
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Any vessel propelled by machinery
Rule 3(b)
Definition: Sailing vessel:
Rule 3(c)
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any vessel under sail (can not be using propelling machinery—if it is, then it is a power driven vessel)
Rule 3(c)
Definition: Vessel Engaged in Fishing
Rule 3(d)
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**any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus that restricts maneuverability.
**Does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other apparatus that does not restrict maneuverability.
Rule 3(d)
Definition: Seaplane
Rule 3(e)
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any aircraft designed to maneuver on the water.
Rule 3(e)
Definition: Vessel Not Under Command (NUC)
Rule 3(f)
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a vessel through some EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCE unable to maneuver as required by the rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
Rule 3(f)
Memory Aid:
NUC BEC
Rule 3(f)
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Vessel:
**Not Under Command
**By Exceptional Circumstances
Rule 3(f)
Definition: Vessel Restricted in Her Ability to Maneuver (RAM)
Rule 3(g)
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a vessel that, from the NATURE OF HER WORK, is restricted in her ability to maneuver as required by the rules, and therefore is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
Rule 3(g)
Vessels Restricted in their Ability to Maneuver (RAM) include (part 1):
Rule 3(g)
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Vessel:
** laying, servicing, or picking up a navigation mark, submarine cable or pipeline
** engaged in dredging, surveying or underwater operations
Rule 3(g)