Vessel Navigation Rules 11-14

Vessel Navigation (Rules 11-14)

• 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

Vessel Navigation (Rules 11-14)

• 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