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.during.bad.weather.or.fog,.can.be.danger-
ous. All “Rules of the Road” apply at night, but it is
best.to.slow.down.and.stay.clear.of.all.boats.regard-
less.of.who.has.right-of-way.
Danger Zone
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.naviga-
tional.aids.
112.5
o
To.determine.the.size,.speed.and.direction.of.other.
vessels.at.night,.you.should.use.running.lights...
A.green.light.indicates.the.starboard.side,.and.the.
red.light.indicates.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.C-4.
Figure C-2: 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.C-3.
Inland Rules
Stand-on (Privileged)
Inland Rules
Vessel Being Overtaken
“I.want.to.pass.you.on.your.
port.side.
“I.want.to.pass.you.on.your.
starboard.side.
2.short.blasts.(1.sec.)
“Proceed”
1.short.blast.(1.sec.)
“Proceed”
2.short.blasts.(1.sec.)
International.Rules
1.short.blast.(1.sec.)
International.Rules
“I.am.altering.my.course.to.
“I.am.altering.my.course.to.
port.”
starboard.”
2.short.blasts.(1.sec.)
1.short.blast.(1.sec.)
International.Rules.in..
Narrow.Channels
International.Rules.
in..Narrow.Channels
“I.intend.to.pass.you.on.
your port side.”
“I.intend.to.pass.you.on.
your.
Figure C-4: Night Running
starboard side.”
2.prolonged.blasts.(4-6.
sec.)
2.short.blasts.(1.sec.)
7. Whistle Signal
2.prolonged.blasts.(4-6.
sec.)
1.short.blast.(1.sec.)
Give-way (Burdened)
Vessel Overtaking
“Proceed.”
Out.on.the.water,.whistle.signals.are.commonly.
used..Although.using.a.whistle.signal.is.not.neces-
sary.every.time.a.boat.is.nearby,.operators.must.
signal.their.intentions.when.necessary.to.avoid.
potentially.confusing.or.hazardous.situations..Use.
whistle.blasts.early.enough.to.be.noticed.and.under-
stood.by.other.boaters.
“Proceed.”
1.prolonged,.1.short
1.prolonged,.1.short
1.prolonged,.1.short
1.prolonged,.1.short.blast
Figure C-3: Overtaking
5.
The General Prudential Rule
.
It is customary for the privileged boat to signal first
and.the.yielding.boat.to.return.the.same.signal.to.
acknowledge.she.understands.and.will.comply...
Use the danger signal (five or more short and rapid
The.general.prudential.rule.regarding.right-of-way.is.
that.if.a.collision.appears.unavoidable,.neither.boat.has.
right-of-way. As prescribed in the “Rules of the Road”,
both.boats.must.act.to.avoid.collision.
Basic Seamanship - Section C
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