MCA CoC Collision Regulations (COLREGs) 2

Question 1

Under Rule 13 of the COLREGs, when is a vessel considered to be overtaking another?

Accepted Answer

When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam

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When she is approaching within 2 nautical miles of the other vessel

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When she is travelling at a speed greater than 15 knots

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When she can see the other vessel's sidelights

Question 2

What day shape must a vessel at anchor display under the COLREGs?

Accepted Answer

One black ball in the fore part of the vessel

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One black diamond shape

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Two black balls in a vertical line

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A black cone with the point downward

Question 3

Rule 6 of the COLREGs addresses 'Safe Speed'. Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor to be taken into account when determining safe speed?

Accepted Answer

The commercial urgency of the voyage

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The state of visibility

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The traffic density in the area

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The draught in relation to the available depth of water

Question 4

A vessel displays two all-round red lights in a vertical line and also sidelights and a sternlight. Under the COLREGs, what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A vessel not under command but making way through the water

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A vessel aground

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A vessel constrained by her draught

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A vessel engaged in fishing

Question 5

According to Rule 14, what constitutes a head-on situation between two power-driven vessels?

Accepted Answer

When each vessel can see both sidelights of the other vessel, or when by night the masthead lights are in line or nearly in line

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When vessels approach each other from any direction

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When vessels are on parallel courses

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When one vessel is crossing the bow of the other

Question 6

Under Rule 18, which of the following correctly describes the hierarchy of vessels from most privileged (stand-on) to least privileged (give-way)?

Accepted Answer

Not under command, restricted in ability to manoeuvre, constrained by draught, fishing, sailing, power-driven

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Fishing, sailing, restricted in ability to manoeuvre, not under command

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Sailing, power-driven, not under command, fishing

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Power-driven, constrained by draught, fishing, sailing