RYA Day Skipper Collision Regulations 2

Question 1

In a head-on situation between two power-driven vessels (Rule 14), what action should each vessel take?

Accepted Answer

Both vessels should alter course to starboard so that each passes on the port side of the other

Answer

The larger vessel has right of way

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Both vessels should stop

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The vessel on the right has priority

Question 2

Under Rule 18, which of the following vessels has the highest priority (least obliged to give way)?

Accepted Answer

A vessel not under command

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A power-driven vessel

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A sailing vessel

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A vessel engaged in fishing

Question 3

What is a 'crossing situation' under Rule 15, and which vessel must give way?

Accepted Answer

When two power-driven vessels cross so as to involve risk of collision — the vessel with the other on her starboard side must give way

Answer

Two vessels approaching from directly behind — the overtaking vessel gives way

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Only applies to sailing vessels

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The faster vessel always gives way

Question 4

What does five or more short and rapid blasts on a ship's whistle signify?

Accepted Answer

Doubt that the other vessel is taking sufficient action to avoid collision, or failure to understand intentions

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The vessel is turning to starboard

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The vessel is backing up

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The vessel requires a pilot

Question 5

Under the COLREGs, what must the 'stand-on' vessel do?

Accepted Answer

Maintain course and speed, but be prepared to take avoiding action if the give-way vessel fails to act

Answer

Alter course immediately

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Stop engines

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Turn to port

Question 6

What lights does a vessel at anchor display at night under the COLREGs?

Accepted Answer

An all-round white light, or if over 50m, two all-round white lights (one forward, one aft, with forward higher)

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Red over green

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Flashing yellow light

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No lights required at anchor