(b) In construing and complying with these Rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved which may make a departure from these Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.
Question & Answer
Q1. Define Rule 2-Responsibilities?
A1. That everybody is responsible for any action taken aboard a vessel, and if involved in a collision then both parties are at fault, because the stand-on vessel did not use rule 7 risk of collision and rule 8 Action to avoid collision.
Q2. What is the responsibilities of a master on the vessel?
A2. To make sure the vessel is a safe and healthy working environment
Q3. What are the responsibilities of individuals aboard your vessel?
A3. To make sure their health is good and if they see any dangers then to report them to the master.
A1. That everybody is responsible for any action taken aboard a vessel, and if involved in a collision then both parties are at fault, because the stand-on vessel did not use rule 7 risk of collision and rule 8 Action to avoid collision.
Q2. What is the responsibilities of a master on the vessel?
A2. To make sure the vessel is a safe and healthy working environment
Q3. What are the responsibilities of individuals aboard your vessel?
A3. To make sure their health is good and if they see any dangers then to report them to the master.
Q4. What is the aim of Rule 2 (a).
A4. Rule 2(a).
– Emphasize the need for safety
– Comply strictly with the Rules
– Comply strictly with the Rules
– Take safety measures required by good seamanship & any particular circumstance
Q5. What are good seamanship and special circumstances?
A5. Rule 2(a) & (b).
Good seamanship means:
– Strict observance of all COLREGS requirements
– Take measures to avoid collision based on knowledge and on experience
Thus:
Observance of the Rules
Professional conduct in circumstances not covered by the Rules
– Strict observance of all COLREGS requirements
– Take measures to avoid collision based on knowledge and on experience
Thus:
Observance of the Rules
Professional conduct in circumstances not covered by the Rules
Q6. Give a few examples regarding negligence in complying with this rules?
A6. Negligence in complying with the Rules:
– Not maintaining a proper look-out
– Not keeping a safe speed when necessary
– Not using all available means to avoid collision
– Not taking bearings
– Not making a proper use of radar
– Not keeping to the Sb-side of a narrow channel (if possible)
– Not making a proper use of a traffic separation scheme
– Not observing the Steering and Sailing Rules
– Not carrying the correct lights and shapes
– Not sounding the fog signals
– Etc.
– Not maintaining a proper look-out
– Not keeping a safe speed when necessary
– Not using all available means to avoid collision
– Not taking bearings
– Not making a proper use of radar
– Not keeping to the Sb-side of a narrow channel (if possible)
– Not making a proper use of a traffic separation scheme
– Not observing the Steering and Sailing Rules
– Not carrying the correct lights and shapes
– Not sounding the fog signals
– Etc.
Q7. Give some examples of precautionary measures required by good seamanship or by special circumstances.
A7. Precautions required by good seamanship
– Check if the lights are really burning
– Avoid yawing when required to keep on course
– Answer any fog signal
– Keep clear of a vessel at anchor
– Reduce speed in shallow waters
– Avoid inappropriate use of mobile phones
– Check if the lights are really burning
– Avoid yawing when required to keep on course
– Answer any fog signal
– Keep clear of a vessel at anchor
– Reduce speed in shallow waters
– Avoid inappropriate use of mobile phones
– Act with your experience and common sense
– Etc.
Q8. Would you consider a give-way vessel at a distance of 5 nautical miles to be an immediate danger?
– Etc.
Q8. Would you consider a give-way vessel at a distance of 5 nautical miles to be an immediate danger?
A8. No. But depending on the size, speed and course of the give-way vessel (which can be assessed on the radar), extra vigilance is required especially if your own vessel is also rather large and fast with a stopping distance of 2 to 3 nautical miles.
If at a distance of 2 to 3 nautical miles (depending on the circumstances) the give-way vessel does not show any incentive to alter course, I would start to take some precautionary measures such as calling the ship on VHF and sounding a warning signal. If the give-way vessel still does not react, I will, in due course, seriously consider to apply Rule 17 and take action myself, such as reduce speed, stop engine, apply astern propulsion and alter course.
If I do not feel confident about the situation because it looks too complex or I still lack of the necessary experience, I will immediately inform the master to assist me.
Q9. Would you consider a complete steering gear failure in narrow channel to be an immediate danger?
A9. Yes. As soon as the vessel is not under command (NUC), take all precautionary actions/measures such as showing the NUC lights or shapes and sounding the sound signal . . _ (U - You are running into danger). Reduce speed or stop the vessel by applying astern propulsion and hold the anchors ready to stop the vessel more drastically if necessary.
Q10. It is appropriate to make a personnel call on mobile phone while entering or leaving harbour?
A10. Refer to MGN 299 (M + F).
Q11. In which circumstances is one allowed to depart from the Rules?
A11. Rule 2(b).
Departure from the Rules:
– To avoid immediate danger such as:
Dangers to navigation and risk of collision (shallows, wrecks, etc.)
Special circumstances (last minute action)
Limitations of vessels
Meeting a convoy of warships
Meeting submarines
Meeting a seaplane taking off or landing
Meeting a WIG craft taking off or landing
– To avoid immediate danger such as:
Dangers to navigation and risk of collision (shallows, wrecks, etc.)
Special circumstances (last minute action)
Limitations of vessels
Meeting a convoy of warships
Meeting submarines
Meeting a seaplane taking off or landing
Meeting a WIG craft taking off or landing
When a vessel is NUC it should show flag D i.e. Keep clear of me, I am manoeuvring with difficulty.
ReplyDeleteFlag U i.e. you are running into danger is displayed by vessels which are aground.
What are the ordinary practice of seamens?
ReplyDeleteOrdinary practice means that each and every thing is not given in the ror there are certain actions which we take by commensense.Basically this is what we learn from our seniors on ship.
DeleteFor me, the ordinary practice of seaman is by complying with these rules, displaying lights and shape and using appropriate sound signals especially in restricted visibility. Also maintained proper look-out at all times to avoid risk of collision and to assist the situation in ample time.
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