Ship Driver Etiquette for Ship Drivers 2

Question 1

When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on, what is the courteous and correct action?

Accepted Answer

Both alter course to starboard and pass port-to-port

Answer

Both alter course to port

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The smaller vessel must stop and wait

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Maintain course and speed and force the other to move

Question 2

What is the polite radio practice when contacting another vessel on VHF Channel 16?

Accepted Answer

Hail briefly, then switch to a working channel for the conversation

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Shout to get attention quickly

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Stay on 16 for the entire conversation

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Use channel 16 only for casual chat

Question 3

How should a ship driver behave when passing a vessel engaged in fishing with nets out?

Accepted Answer

Give a wide berth to avoid fouling their gear

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Pass as close as possible to wave hello

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Cut across their lines to save time

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Sound five short blasts at them

Question 4

What is the proper etiquette regarding wake when passing moored boats or a marina?

Accepted Answer

Slow to no-wake speed to avoid damage and discomfort

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Speed up to clear the area faster

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Maintain cruising speed; wake is their problem

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Turn sharply to spread the wake out

Question 5

When you are the give-way vessel in a crossing situation, what is the courteous action?

Accepted Answer

Make an early, obvious course change so your intent is clear

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Wait until the last moment to alter course

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Expect the stand-on vessel to move for you

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Sound the horn and keep going

Question 6

What is considered good etiquette at a busy fuel dock?

Accepted Answer

Fuel promptly and move off so others can use the dock

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Leave the boat unattended while shopping

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Tie up all day to socialize

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Block the dock until you finish lunch

Question 7

How should you respond when another vessel signals thanks after you give way?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge with a wave or brief signal

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Ignore them entirely

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Demand they pay a toll

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Block their path in return