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

In a head-on situation, both power-driven vessels must alter course to starboard (right) so that they pass port-to-port. This is similar to road traffic passing on opposite sides.

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

Answer

The hierarchy under Rule 18 gives priority to: vessel not under command (highest), vessel restricted in ability to manoeuvre, vessel constrained by draught, fishing vessel, sailing vessel, power-driven vessel (lowest).

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

In a crossing situation between power-driven vessels, the vessel that has the other on her starboard (right) side must give way. She should avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.

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

Answer

Five or more short and rapid blasts is the danger or doubt signal under Rule 34(d). It is sounded when a vessel is unsure of the other's intentions or believes the other is not taking adequate action.

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

Rule 17 requires the stand-on vessel to maintain her course and speed. However, she may take action to avoid collision if it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.

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RYA Day Skipper Collision Regulations 2