Vessel Navigation Rules 11-14

Study Notes

Rule 11: Application of Rules 11-18
- Apply to vessels in sight of one another
- Do not apply to vessels in restricted visibility
Rule 12: Sailing Vessels
- When two sailing vessels are approaching each other, the one on the starboard tack has the right of way
- When both vessels are on the same tack, the one to windward gives way to the one to leeward
Rule 13: Overtaking
- Any vessel overtaking another shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken
- The vessel being overtaken shall maintain its course and speed
Rule 14: Head-on Situation
- When two vessels are approaching each other head-on, they shall alter course to starboard to avoid collision

Vessel Traffic (Rules 15-17)

Rule 15: Crossing Situation
- When two vessels are approaching each other at an angle, the vessel that has the other on its starboard side shall give way
- The vessel that has the other on its port side shall keep its course and speed
Rule 16: Action by Give-way Vessel
- The give-way vessel shall take early and substantial action to avoid collision
- The give-way vessel shall not cross the bow of the stand-on vessel
Rule 17: Action by Stand-on Vessel
- The stand-on vessel shall maintain its course and speed
- The stand-on vessel may take action to avoid collision if necessary

Safe Speed (Rule 18)

Rule 18: Responsibilities
- Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed
- Safe speed takes into account the vessel's maneuverability, visibility, and traffic density

Lookout and Safe Distance (Rule 19)

Rule 19: Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
- Every vessel shall keep a safe distance from other vessels
- Every vessel shall have a competent lookout to maintain a safe distance and avoid collision

Vessels in sight of one another must follow Rules 11-18
Rules 11-18 do not apply to vessels in restricted visibility

Sailing Vessels (Rule 12)

When two sailing vessels approach each other, the one on the starboard tack has priority
When both vessels are on the same tack, the one to windward gives way to the one to leeward

Overtaking (Rule 13)

An overtaking vessel must keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken
The vessel being overtaken maintains its course and speed

Head-on Situation (Rule 14)

When two vessels approach each other head-on, they must alter course to starboard to avoid collision

Vessel Traffic (Rules 15-17)

Crossing Situation (Rule 15)

When two vessels approach each other at an angle, the vessel on the starboard side gives way
The vessel on the port side maintains its course and speed

Give-way Vessel (Rule 16)

The give-way vessel takes early and substantial action to avoid collision
The give-way vessel does not cross the bow of the stand-on vessel

Stand-on Vessel (Rule 17)

The stand-on vessel maintains its course and speed
The stand-on vessel may take action to avoid collision if necessary

Safe Speed (Rule 18)

Every vessel must proceed at a safe speed
Safe speed considers the vessel's maneuverability, visibility, and traffic density

Lookout and Safe Distance (Rule 19)

Every vessel keeps a safe distance from other vessels
Every vessel has a competent lookout to maintain a safe distance and avoid collision

Description

This quiz covers rules 11-14 of vessel navigation, including application of rules, sailing vessels, and overtaking. It explains the right of way and giving way rules for vessels in sight of each other.