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A power driven vessel is often understood to be a mechanically driven boat. Human power as in rowing or wind driven power is not usually considered power driven.
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∙ 11y agoA boat driven by power, such as an inboard or outboard motor.
This answer is good! The only reason I typed the internationally recognized term was for testing purposes. The first person who answered was correct.
COLREGS 1972
Navigation Rules
-International-
General
Rule 3
Definitions
(b) The term "power driven vessel" means any vessel propelled by machinery.
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When a sailboat is approaching a power-driven vessel which one is the give-way vessel?
the power driven vessel needs to give-way for sailing ships.
What is power-driven vessels?
A power driven vessel is often understood to be a mechanically driven boat. Human power as in rowing or wind driven power is not usually considered power driven.
When must the operator of a sailboat give way to a recreational power-driven vessel?
when the power-driven vessel is towing another boat and has difficulty maneuvering
What action should be taken when a sailboat under sail and a power-driven vessel are about to cross paths?
The power-driven vessel should change course and speed.
What should you do when operating a power driven vessel and your vessel is being overtaken by a sailing vessel?
Steer into the wind.
When can a power driven vessel become a sailing vessel?
When the auxiliary engine is not running or is being assisted by sail power
What should a sailing vessel do when overtaking a power driven vessel?
Keep clear... The power driven vessel should, if possible, maintain course and speed. The only rule for overtaking is that you keep your distance while overtaking
Is a power driven vessel always a stand on vessel?
No, there are a several rules about where and how a power driven vessel is deemed to be either the give way or stand on vessel. A link is provided below for both International and Inland Rules. Please refer to Rules !3, 16,17 & 18.
When can a sailing vessel becomes a power driven vessel?
When the sails are furled and it is proceeding under its auxilliary engine
When does a power-driven vesel becomes a sailing vessel?
When sails are up and are producing more momentum then power (if the vessel is still using power to make way)
What was the approximate length of power driven vessel?
Fishing skiffs (flat-bottomed) are often fifteen feet long or less, and they are power-driven.
When is a sail boat under sail the given way vessel when encountering a power driven vessel?
When the motorized vessel is a commercial vessel or when the motorized vessel has another vessel or person in tow.
