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3.
Crossing Situations
5. The General Prudential Rule
In a crossing situation, the boat on the right from the The general prudential rule regarding right-of-way is that
o’clock position has the right-of-way. It must hold if a collision appears unavoidable, neither boat has right-
12-4
course and speed. The boat without the right-of-way of-way. As prescribed in the “Rules of the Road”, both
must keep clear and pass to the stern. See Figure C2. boats must act to avoid collision.
6.
Night Running
Boats operating between sunset and sunrise (hours vary
by state), or in conditions of reduced visibility, must use
navigational lights. Nighttime operation, especially dur-
ing bad weather or fog, can be dangerous. All “Rules
of the Road” apply at night, but it is best to slow down
and stay clear of all boats regardless of who has right-
of-way.
Danger Zone
12.5
To see more easily at night, avoid bright lights when
possible. Also, it is helpful to have a passenger keep
watch for other boats, water hazards, and navigational
aids.
1
o
To determine the size, speed and direction of other ves-
sels at night, you should use running lights. A green
light indicates the starboard side, and the red light indi-
cates the port side. Generally, if you see a green light,
you have the right-of-way; if you see a red light, give
way to the other vessel. See Figure C4.
Figure C2: Crossing Situation
4.
Overtaking
The boat overtaking the one ahead must yield the right-
of-way to the boat being passed. The overtaking boat
must make necessary adjustments to keep out of its
path. The boat being passed should hold its course
and speed. See Figure C3.
Inland Rules
Inland Rules
“I want to pass you on your
port side.
“I want to pass you on your
starboard side.
2
short blasts (1 sec.)
VesselStand-onBeing(Privileged)Overtaken1 short blast (1 sec.)
“Proceed”
“Proceed”
2
short blasts (1 sec.)
1 short blast (1 sec.)
International Rules
“I am altering my course to port.”
International Rules
“I am altering my course to
starboard.”
2
short blasts (1 sec.)
1
short blast (1 sec.)
International Rules in
Narrow Channels
International Rules
in Narrow Channels
Figure C4: Night Running
“I intend to pass you on your port
side.”
“I intend to pass you on your
starboard side.”
7.
Whistle Signal
2
2
prolonged blasts (4-6 sec.)
short blasts (1 sec.)
2 prolonged blasts (4-6 sec.)
1
short blast (1 sec.)
Out on the water, whistle signals are commonly used.
Although using a whistle signal is not necessary every
time a boat is nearby, operators must signal their inten-
tions when necessary to avoid potentially confusing or
“Proceed.”
Give-way (Burdened)
Vessel Overtaking
“Proceed.”
1
1
prolonged, 1 short
prolonged, 1 short
1 prolonged, 1 short
1
prolonged, 1 short blast
Figure C3: Overtaking
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