A MEANS TO A MEANS TO MASTERING MASTERING THE THE COLLISION COLLISION REGULATIONS REGULATIONS...

A MEANS TO A MEANS TO MASTERINGMASTERING THE THE

COLLISION COLLISION REGULATIONSREGULATIONS

COLLISION REGULATIONS

COLLISION REGULATIONS

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ISBN 0-9738920-0-5First Edition September 2nd, 2005 - Copyright 1032498, Victoria, BC

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

As a responsibleresponsibleseafarer we must be

qualifiedqualified to safely ‘command’ the vessel

for which we are MasterMaster.

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONIncludesIncludes…

– mechanical – electrical – structural characters of the

vessel – competent in the vessel’s

electronic systems

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONWe must be willing to acceptaccept

total responsibilityresponsibility for our crew and passengers.

We must commitcommit every effort to preventingpreventing injury or damage to other life and property.

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONAnd after the lines have been And after the lines have been

castcast……..

Vessel OperationsEmergency ProceduresRadio OperationsNavigational Techniques Ship Maintenance & Housekeeping

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONAnd finally we must knowknow the

‘Rules of the Road’.

- an essential component through which we find an opportunity to avoid negligencenegligence and attain total competencycompetency

Collision RegulationsCollision RegulationsInternationally accepted and

legislated lawslaws enforced to preventprevent collisions at sea

Everyone is required to know allallof them and follow them no

matter how small or how large their vessel is

Collision RegulationsCollision RegulationsThe hardest part of seamanship to learn and apply

Written in a languagelanguage that is very difficult to understandunderstand

It is the one part of nautical sciences with intensive theorytheoryand a delayed practical application

Collision RegulationsCollision RegulationsMany resources available to help

learn the rulesUsually facilitate a short-term

possession of knowledge

Only various elements of the regulations are learned

Fail to teach us Fail to teach us whywhy rules say rules say what they dowhat they do

Collision RegulationsCollision Regulations

The objective of this course is to help you understandunderstand the regulations

It is easier to rememberremember AND applyapply something if you understand it

Collision RegulationsCollision RegulationsOffice Consolidation of the Collision Regulations TP10739 TP10739 – with 1972 Canadian Modifications– published by the Canadian

Government– Public Works and Government

Services Canada

Additional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesArgus Nautical Sciences

The Wheel House CompanionW.H. Companion on CD

World Maritime Museum Lights, Shapes and Sounds

General Provisions on Ships Routeing

TP 1802

Additional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesCode of Nautical Procedures

TP 1018

Chart 1Guidelines on Ship ReportingIMO Dangerous Goods CodeTransport Canada

www.tc.gc.ca

OUTLINEOUTLINETP10739 Format

Definitions

General Rules

Steering & Sailing

Lights and Shapes

OUTLINEOUTLINESounds and Light Signals

Canadian Modifications and Provisions

AnnexsDistress SignalsExemptions

Collision Regulations 101Collision Regulations 101

A MEANS TO A MEANS TO MASTERINGMASTERING THE THE COLLISION REGULATIONSCOLLISION REGULATIONS

TP 10739TP 10739

FORMATFORMATConsolidation of Maritime Law relevant to Canada

Bi-Lingual

Published by Canadian Government

Presently Contains 4646 Rules divided into 6 Parts (A-F)4 Annexes

Canadian Canadian vsvsInternationalInternational

Through out the regulations you will see that each rule is clearly marked either

International Canadian Modification

Great Lakes Basin

WHY?WHY?

PART APART AGeneralGeneral

It identifies where the It identifies where the responsibility lies.responsibility lies.

(Rules 1(Rules 1--3)3)

How do the rules apply to me?How do the rules apply to me?

PART A (Rules 1PART A (Rules 1--3)3)

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesGeneral DefinitionsGeneral Definitions

NoteNote:: Throughout the regulations there are Throughout the regulations there are rules of rules of ‘‘ApplicationApplication’’ identifying how and identifying how and

where the rules apply.where the rules apply.

PART BPART BSteering and Sailing RulesSteering and Sailing Rules

Identifies protocol when Identifies protocol when vessels approach each vessels approach each

other.other.(Rules 4(Rules 4--19)19)

Who has the right of way?Who has the right of way?

PART BPART BSteering and Sailing RulesSteering and Sailing RulesLookLook--OutsOutsSafe SpeedSafe SpeedRisk of CollisionRisk of CollisionActions to Avoid CollisionActions to Avoid CollisionNarrow ChannelsNarrow ChannelsSeparation SchemesSeparation Schemes

Sailing VesselsSailing VesselsOvertakingOvertakingHeadHead--On SituationOn SituationCrossing SituationCrossing SituationAction of StandAction of Stand--on Vesselon VesselResponsibilities between VesselsResponsibilities between VesselsConduct in Restricted VisibilityConduct in Restricted Visibility

PART B PART B (Cont’d)(Cont’d)

Steering and Sailing RulesSteering and Sailing Rules

PART CPART CLights and ShapesLights and Shapes

It identifies the intent and It identifies the intent and disposition of a vessel.disposition of a vessel.

(Rules 21(Rules 21--31)31)

What is that vessel doing?What is that vessel doing?

DefinitionsDefinitionsVisibilityVisibilityPower Driven Vessels UnderwayPower Driven Vessels UnderwayTowing and PushingTowing and PushingSailing Vessels and Sailing Vessels and ‘‘Under OarUnder Oar’’Fishing VesselsFishing Vessels

PART C PART C Lights and ShapesLights and Shapes

Vessels NUC and RAMVessels NUC and RAMConstrained by DraughtConstrained by DraughtPilot VesselsPilot VesselsAnchored and AgroundAnchored and AgroundSeaplanesSeaplanes

PART C PART C (cont’d)(cont’d)

Lights and ShapesLights and Shapes

PART DPART DSound and Light SignalsSound and Light Signals

It identifies where other ships It identifies where other ships are in relation to you.are in relation to you.

In bad visibility how do I know who In bad visibility how do I know who is out there?is out there?

(Rules 32(Rules 32--37)37)

DefinitionsDefinitionsEquipment for Sound SignalsEquipment for Sound SignalsManeuvering and Warning Maneuvering and Warning SignalsSignalsSound Signals in Restricted Sound Signals in Restricted VisVisSignals to Attract AttentionSignals to Attract AttentionDistress SignalsDistress Signals

PART D PART D Sound and Light SignalsSound and Light Signals

These exemption’s involve allowances made for very special circumstances and do not apply to us.

PART E PART E

ExemptionsExemptions

(Rules 38)(Rules 38)

PART FPART FAdditional Canadian ProvisionsAdditional Canadian Provisions

It identifies rules adjusted It identifies rules adjusted for our particular for our particular

environment .environment .(Rules 39(Rules 39--46)46)

What about special needs for What about special needs for Canadian mariners?Canadian mariners?

PART F PART F Additional Canadian ProvisionsAdditional Canadian Provisions

Special Signals for Dangerous Special Signals for Dangerous GoodsGoodsRadar ReflectorsRadar ReflectorsTranspondersTranspondersExploration VesselsExploration VesselsSafety Zones around Exploration Safety Zones around Exploration VesselsVessels

PART F PART F (Cont’d)(Cont’d)

Additional Canadian ProvisionsAdditional Canadian Provisions

ODASODASBlue Flashing LightsBlue Flashing LightsPrimary and Alternate Systems Primary and Alternate Systems of Navigation Lightsof Navigation Lights

SUMMARYSUMMARY

Spend some time flipping Spend some time flipping through the publicationthrough the publication

HighlightHighlight key words and valueskey words and values

Be prepared to Be prepared to make notesmake notes to to yourself about the interpretation yourself about the interpretation of any Ruleof any Rule

The First Step…The First Step…

…… to understanding the to understanding the regulations is learning regulations is learning the language. the language. E.g. there is a great deal of difference

between

‘UNDERWAYUNDERWAY’’ and ‘MAKING WAYMAKING WAY’’

Terminology WoesTerminology WoesOne of the biggest reasons we One of the biggest reasons we

misunderstand the rules aremisunderstand the rules are

Inability to understand what many words meanDifficult acronymsConfusing one term with another

Take the TimeTake the Time……to learn all of the definitions.to learn all of the definitions.

Do not try to read a rule if it contains a word or phrase that confusesconfuses youLook it up before carrying on

LetLet’’s look at some of the more s look at some of the more common difficult termscommon difficult terms……

Problem TerminologyProblem Terminology

Composite UnitComposite UnitGiveGive--Way VesselWay VesselRisk of CollisionRisk of CollisionInshore Traffic ZoneInshore Traffic ZoneNotice to Mariners/ShippingNotice to Mariners/ShippingODASODAS

Problem TerminologyProblem Terminology

RouteRouteRouting SystemRouting SystemSeparation Zone or LineSeparation Zone or LineTraffic LaneTraffic LanePower Driven VesselPower Driven VesselNonNon--Displacement ModeDisplacement Mode

Defining Fishing TermsDefining Fishing Terms

TrollingShooting Her NetsFast Upon An ObstructionHamperedTrawlingPurse Seine

Progressive DiscoveryProgressive Discovery

As we work through the Rules more ‘Terms’ will be defined in their respective section.

I.E. Light DefinitionsSound Definitions

Reasoning Our WayReasoning Our Way…………through the rules in the next through the rules in the next

series of lessons is important.series of lessons is important.

As we discuss each and every As we discuss each and every rule rule –– think carefully why it think carefully why it exists in the first place.exists in the first place.

The reason will help you remember The reason will help you remember the Rule itself.the Rule itself.

SUMMARYSUMMARYNot understanding the words Not understanding the words leads to a misunderstanding of leads to a misunderstanding of the the languagelanguage

Highlight Highlight key aspectskey aspects of each of each RuleRule

DonDon’’t be t be intimidatedintimidated by the by the languagelanguage

Don’t hesitate to ask … why?



PART APART A

The Golden Rule…The Golden Rule…

…… to understanding the to understanding the Regulations is understanding Regulations is understanding your responsibilityyour responsibility. .

Despite being Despite being ‘‘GeneralGeneral’’ in nature in nature Part A is the Part A is the mostmost important.important.

Part APart ARule 1Rule 1 –– ApplicationApplication

Some governments may set Some governments may set additionaladditionalrules or modificationsrules or modifications

i.e. i.e. Separation Schemes Separation Schemes Military VesselsMilitary Vessels

Onus is on you to know Onus is on you to know allall the Rulesthe Rules

Applies to Applies to All VesselsAll Vessels ~ ~ All WatersAll Waters

Part APart ARule 1Rule 1 –– ApplicationApplication

Any exceptions or additions Any exceptions or additions cannot cannot interfereinterfere with effectiveness with effectiveness of any Ruleof any Rulei.e. i.e.

»»Ability to see navigational lightsAbility to see navigational lights»»Ability to hear signalsAbility to hear signals»»Restrict access to lights and Restrict access to lights and signallingsignalling

devices devices

Part APart ARule 2Rule 2 –– ResponsibilityResponsibility

If you fail to comply with all of If you fail to comply with all of these Rules you will be held these Rules you will be held negligentnegligent

You must You must considerconsider all dangers of all dangers of navigation and collisionnavigation and collision

Understand the Understand the limitslimits of you and of you and your vesselyour vessel

Part APart ARule 3Rule 3 –– General DefinitionsGeneral Definitions

Sailing VesselSailing VesselVessel Engaged in Fishing Vessel Engaged in Fishing Vessel Not Under CommandVessel Not Under CommandUnderway ~ Making WayUnderway ~ Making WayVessel In SightVessel In SightVessel Constrained by Her Vessel Constrained by Her DraughtDraught

Part APart ARule 3Rule 3 –– General DefinitionsGeneral Definitions

Restricted in Ability to ManeuverRestricted in Ability to ManeuverLaying or servicing cable Laying or servicing cable Dredging or surveyingDredging or surveyingTransferring persons or cargoTransferring persons or cargoLaunching air or water craftLaunching air or water craftMineMine--clearanceclearanceTowing OperationsTowing Operations

Part APart AUnderstanding the RestrictionUnderstanding the Restriction

Vessels can be restricted in Vessels can be restricted in maneuverability in maneuverability in differentdifferent waysways

Knowing this will help you better Knowing this will help you better understandunderstand what lights/shapes what lights/shapes they will display they will display

i.e. a vessel constrained by her i.e. a vessel constrained by her draught is also RAMdraught is also RAM

SUMMARYSUMMARY

Be Aware of what is going Be Aware of what is going on AT ALL TIMES!on AT ALL TIMES!

As Master or LookAs Master or Look--out you have out you have responsibilitiesresponsibilities

Think about what each term means Think about what each term means to the operation/to the operation/dispositiondisposition of a of a vesselvessel



PART BPART B

Operating Safely…Operating Safely…

…… means knowing how means knowing how fast to go, where to steer fast to go, where to steer and what to watch out and what to watch out for. for.

The Rules in this Part informs everyone of each other’s actions.

Part BPart B

Rule 4Rule 4 –– ApplicationApplication

Rules 4 thru 10 apply in Rules 4 thru 10 apply in any Condition of any Condition of VisibilityVisibility

No Exceptions.No Exceptions.

Part BPart BRule 5Rule 5 –– LookLook--OutOut

Very Very ImportantImportantMust have one at Must have one at all timesall timesMust employ lookMust employ look--out by out by sightsight and and hearinghearing

Sight

1) 360°

2) Lights

3) Sea State/Wakes

4) radar

Hearing

1) Radio

2) Engines

3) Fog Signals

4) Whistles, Bells, Horns

Part BPart BRule 5Rule 5 –– LookLook--OutOut

Code of Nautical Procedures and Code of Nautical Procedures and Practices Practices –– TP1018TP1018Ship’s MasterShip’s Master

Officer in ChargeOfficer in Charge

Officer of the WatchOfficer of the Watch

Radio Radio Telephone Telephone

OpsOps

underway underway

LookoutsLookouts

at anchor at anchor

Navigational Navigational WatchWatch

carrying carrying hazardous hazardous

cargocargo

Safe Deck Safe Deck WatchWatch

Safe Safe Engineering Engineering

WatchWatch

Part BPart BRule 6Rule 6 –– Safe SpeedSafe Speed

Ability to Ability to stopstop appropriately appropriately Ability to take early effective Ability to take early effective actionactionPending prevailing Pending prevailing conditionsconditionsRadar Radar LimitationsLimitationsPropertyProperty DamageDamage

•• VisibilityVisibility

•• Traffic densityTraffic density

•• Vessel Vessel maneuverabilitymaneuverability

•• Background LightBackground Light

•• Sea and Wind StateSea and Wind State

•• Vessel DraughtVessel Draught

Part BPart BRule 7Rule 7 –– Risk of CollisionRisk of Collision

Use Use allall available available meansmeans to determine to determine riskriskProper use of Proper use of radarradar –– low rangelow rangeConsider Consider scantyscanty radar readingsradar readingsTake compass Take compass bearingsbearings of vesselsof vesselsRisk always existsRisk always exists

THINK!THINK!

Part BPart BRule 8Rule 8 –– Action to Avoid Action to Avoid

CollisionCollisionPositive and ample Positive and ample timetimeAlterations of course Alterations of course obviousobviousNo No smallsmall changeschangesPass at Pass at safesafe distancesdistancesCommunicateCommunicate actionsactionsBe prepared to Be prepared to slowslow or or stopstop at any at any timetime

Part BPart BRule 9Rule 9 –– Narrow ChannelsNarrow Channels

Keep to the Keep to the outerouter limits limits 20 Meters of less 20 Meters of less –– do not impede!do not impede!Fishing vessels Fishing vessels –– do not impede!do not impede!Careful Careful crossingcrossingAvoid Avoid anchoringanchoringUse the Use the appropriate soundappropriate sound signals whensignals when

OvertakingOvertakingNearing a bendNearing a bendOvertakingOvertaking

Part BPart BRule 9Rule 9 –– Narrow ChannelsNarrow Channels

Two major Canadian modifications to Rule Two major Canadian modifications to Rule 9 consider9 consider……

Vessels towing partly Vessels towing partly submerged objectssubmerged objectsVessels proceeding with the Vessels proceeding with the current as standcurrent as stand--on vesselson vesselsSignals for approaching vesselsSignals for approaching vessels

Part BPart BRule 10Rule 10 –– Separation SchemesSeparation Schemes

Schemes shall not interfere with any RuleSchemes shall not interfere with any RuleEntering and leaving schemesEntering and leaving schemesInshore traffic zonesInshore traffic zonesCrossing Crossing schemesschemesAvoid Avoid anchoring near exitsanchoring near exitsFishingFishing VesselsVesselsVessels Vessels RAMRAM and working vesselsand working vessels

Part BPart B

Rule 11Rule 11 –– ApplicationApplication

Rules 11 thru 18 apply Rules 11 thru 18 apply to vessels in sight of to vessels in sight of

one another.one another.

Part BPart BRule 12Rule 12 –– Sailing VesselsSailing Vessels

Order of Stand On Vessel Order of Stand On Vessel StandStand--On VesselOn Vessel

Wind on different sidesWind on different sides

Wind on same sideWind on same side

Unknown which side the Unknown which side the wind is blowing on wind is blowing on approaching vesselapproaching vessel

Wind on starboard Wind on starboard sideside

Leeward vesselLeeward vessel

Approaching Approaching VesselVessel

Part BPart BRule 13Rule 13 –– OvertakingOvertaking

Any vessel overtaking must keep out Any vessel overtaking must keep out of the wayof the way

Signal intentionsSignal intentions

Overtaking vs. CrossingOvertaking vs. CrossingDayDayNightNight 22.5°

Part BPart BRule 14Rule 14 –– HeadHead--On SituationOn Situation

Alter course to Alter course to starboardstarboard

By By DayDay –– corresponding aspectcorresponding aspect

By By NightNight –– both sidelights and both sidelights and masthead lights nearly in linemasthead lights nearly in line

Any doubt Any doubt –– act accordingly!act accordingly!

Part BPart BRule 15Rule 15 –– Crossing SituationCrossing Situation

The vessel which has the other The vessel which has the other to her starboard shall give wayto her starboard shall give way

By Night By Night ––REDRED means STOPmeans STOPGREENGREEN Means GOMeans GO

Does not apply in a river!Does not apply in a river!

Part BPart BRule 16Rule 16 –– Action By Give Way Action By Give Way

VesselVessel

If you are the give way vesselIf you are the give way vessel……take early and substantial action.take early and substantial action.

DonDon’’t confuse the stand on t confuse the stand on vessel.vessel.

Part BPart BRule 17Rule 17 –– Action by the StandAction by the Stand--

On VesselOn Vessel

MaintainMaintain your course and speedyour course and speedYou may You may take actiontake action to avoid to avoid collision if necessarycollision if necessaryStill Still responsibleresponsible to avoid collisionto avoid collisionDonDon’’t alter course to t alter course to portport!!

Part BPart BRule 18Rule 18 –– Responsibility Responsibility

Between VesselsBetween Vessels

Order of Stand On Order of Stand On Priority Priority –– WHY?WHY?Special considerations for draught Special considerations for draught limitationslimitationsSeaplanesSeaplanesSailing vessels under powerSailing vessels under power

Part BPart BRule 19Rule 19 –– Conduct of Vessels in Conduct of Vessels in

Restricted VisibilityRestricted Visibility

Must have engines readyMust have engines readyDue regard to prevailing conditionsDue regard to prevailing conditionsAVOIDAVOID

Altering to Port for a vessel forwardAltering to Port for a vessel forwardAltering towards a vessel abeam or abaft Altering towards a vessel abeam or abaft

Fast enough for steerageFast enough for steerage

SUMMARYSUMMARY

Understanding different vessels Understanding different vessels limitationslimitations provides value to provides value to learning how to learning how to recognizerecognize themthem

Know each vessels Know each vessels dispositiondisposition

Know how to Know how to reactreact confidentlyconfidently

CommunicateCommunicate



RULESRULES

Learn the Language…Learn the Language…

…… of lights and shapes and of lights and shapes and understand what is out understand what is out there and how it effects you. there and how it effects you. The code of lights and shapes actually is based on logic. Learning that logic is the

key to learning the language.

Part CPart CRule 20Rule 20 –– applicationapplication

Rules in this part (20Rules in this part (20--31) applies in 31) applies in all all weatherweatherLights on Lights on sunsetsunset to to sunrisesunrise, and , and restrictedrestricted visibility visibility Lights shall not Lights shall not interfereinterfere or be or be confused with any other lights or the confused with any other lights or the looklook--outoutShapesShapes will be displayed during will be displayed during daylightdaylight hourshours

PART CPART CLearning Lights and ShapesLearning Lights and Shapes

TIDBITTIDBIT: to properly ascertain lights : to properly ascertain lights –– developing developing ‘‘night eyesnight eyes’’ is very importantis very important..

Reference the lights and shapes Reference the lights and shapes programs for more detail.programs for more detail.

Learning lights and shapes is like learning Learning lights and shapes is like learning the the wordswords that make up a language.that make up a language.

The trick is to The trick is to build your vocabularybuild your vocabulary!!

SUMMARYSUMMARY

Spend some time flipping Spend some time flipping through the publicationthrough the publication

Highlight key words and valuesHighlight key words and values

Be prepared to make notes to Be prepared to make notes to yourself about the interpretation yourself about the interpretation of any Ruleof any Rule



SIGNALSSIGNALS

SoundsSounds…… like lights and like lights and shapes can be read shapes can be read much like a much like a language. language.

PART DPART DSound and Light SignalsSound and Light Signals

It identifies where other ships It identifies where other ships are in relation to you.are in relation to you.

In bad visibility how do I know who In bad visibility how do I know who is out there?is out there?

(Rules 32(Rules 32--37)37)

Gongs, Bells and WhistlesGongs, Bells and WhistlesMany large vessels will emit 3

different types of sounds;

BellsGongsWhistles

The secret is that each sound must be distinct in nature

WhistlesWhistlesA Whistle means any sound signaling appliance capable of producing the prescribed blasts and which complies with the specifications in Annex III of the Regs.

Rule 32Rule 32 –– DefinitionsDefinitions

BlastsBlastsA short blast means a a blast of a bout a second

A prolonged blast means four to six seconds in duration

Rule 32Rule 32 –– DefinitionsDefinitions

Part DPart DRule 33Rule 33 –– Equipment to Make Sound SignalsEquipment to Make Sound Signals

Vessels under 12 meters require some means Vessels under 12 meters require some means of making a sound such as an air horn.of making a sound such as an air horn.

Vessels 12 to 100 meters require a bell and a Vessels 12 to 100 meters require a bell and a whistle.whistle.

Vessels over 100 meters require a bell, a Vessels over 100 meters require a bell, a whistle AND a gong.whistle AND a gong.

Rule 34 Rule 34 (a)(a)

Short blasts that will indicate Short blasts that will indicate to which course you altering to which course you altering

your vessel.your vessel.

Refer to sound Cheat SheetRefer to sound Cheat Sheet

Rule 34 Rule 34 (b)(b)

Similar light flashes using allSimilar light flashes using all--round white lightsround white lights


Rule 34 Rule 34 (c)(c)

Indicates vessel overtaking Indicates vessel overtaking and to which side.and to which side.


Rule 34 Rule 34 (d)(d)

Indicates vessel signaling Indicates vessel signaling danger.danger.

Also indicates when a second Also indicates when a second vessel is in doubt as to vessel is in doubt as to

intentionintention

Rule 34 Rule 34 (e)(e)

Indicates vessel approaching Indicates vessel approaching a bend or where another a bend or where another

might be obscuredmight be obscured

Rule 34 Rule 34 (f)(f)

For vessels with whistles For vessels with whistles over 100 meters apart, only over 100 meters apart, only one whistle shall be used.one whistle shall be used.

Rule 35 Rule 35 (a)(a)

Power Driven Vessels making Power Driven Vessels making way.way.


Rule 35 Rule 35 (b)(b)

Power Driven Vessels Power Driven Vessels NOTNOTmaking way.making way.


Rule 35 Rule 35 (c)(c) –– (d)(d)

Vessels restricted in Vessels restricted in Maneuverability, Fishing, Maneuverability, Fishing,

Towing, Dredgers and other Towing, Dredgers and other working vessels.working vessels.


Rule 35 Rule 35 (e)(e)

Manned Tow Manned Tow -- ResponseResponse


Rule 35 Rule 35 (g)(g)

These are sound signals for These are sound signals for vessels at vessels at AnchorAnchor


Rule 35 Rule 35 (h)(h)

These are sound signals for These are sound signals for vessels vessels AgroundAground


Rule 35 Rule 35 (j)(j)

For Pilot Vessels both For Pilot Vessels both making and not making way.making and not making way.

Rule 36Rule 36

Signals to attract attention. Signals to attract attention.

By making any light or sound By making any light or sound signal that cannot be signal that cannot be

mistaken for other signals mistaken for other signals authorized in the rules.authorized in the rules.

Rule 37Rule 37

Distress Signals. Distress Signals.

Reference the Reference the ““Distress Distress SignalsSignals”” section in the section in the

Regulations and be familiar Regulations and be familiar with them.with them.



WORDSWORDS

Keep in mind…Keep in mind…

…… that as long as you that as long as you understand the Rules understand the Rules your will remember the your will remember the rules.rules.

Keeping SharpKeeping Sharp

Be sure to review them on a Be sure to review them on a regular basis.regular basis.

Always keep a copy of the Always keep a copy of the regulations along with Chart regulations along with Chart One in your Wheel HouseOne in your Wheel House

Safe WatersSafe WatersCCommon Senseommon SenseAAwarenesswarenessRResponsibilityesponsibilityEEducationducationFFUUnderstand the Rules nderstand the Rules LLimit Recognitionimit Recognition

……Careful SailingCareful Sailing

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