General information
way; it is called the “stand-on” vessel. The could lead to a collision unless the Steering
vessel which does not have the right-of-way Rules are followed:
is called the “give-way” or “burdened” vessel. Meeting: (you are approaching another ves-
These rules determine which vessel has the sel head-on)
right-of-way, and what each vessel should Crossing: (you are traveling across the oth-
do.
er vessel’s path)
Stand-on vessel
Overtaking: (you are passing or being
The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty passed by another vessel)
to continue its course and speed, except to In the following illustration, your boat is in the
avoid an immediate collision. When you center. You should give the right-of-way to
maintain your direction and speed, the other any vessels shown in white area (you are the
vessel will be able to determine how best to Give-Way vessel). Any vessels in the shad-
avoid you.
Give-way vessel
ed area must yield to you (they are the Give-
Way vessels). Both you and the meeting
vessel must alter course to avoid each other.
The vessel which does not have the right-of-
way has the duty to take positive and timely
action to stay out of the way of the Stand-On
vessel. Normally, you should not cross in
front of the vessel with the right-of-way. You
should slow down or change directions brief-
ly and pass behind the other vessel. You
should always move in such a way that the
operator of the other vessel can see what
you are doing.
“The general prudential rule”
This rule is called Rule 2 in the International
Rules and says,
Meeting
If you are meeting another power vessel
head on, and are close enough to run the risk
of collision, neither of you has the right-of-
way! Both of you should alter course to avoid
an accident. You should keep the other ves-
sel on your port (left) side. This rule doesn’t
apply if both of you will clear one another if
you continue on your set course and speed.
“In obeying and construing these rules due
regard shall be had to all dangers of naviga-
tion and collision, and to any special circum-
stances, which may render a departure from
the above rules necessary in order to avoid
immediate danger.”
In other words, follow the standard rules ex-
cept when a collision will occur unless both
vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the
case, both vessels become “Give-Way” ves-
sels.
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Rules when encountering vessels
There are three main situations which you
may encounter with other vessels which
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha 175D, Yamaha 200D, Yamaha LZ150D, Yamaha Z150D |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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