Fishing skiffs (flat-bottomed) are often fifteen feet long or less, and they are power-driven.
When a power-driven vessel is being overtaken by another power-driven vessel, the overtaken vessel is the stand-on vessel. This means the overtaken vessel should maintain its course and speed, while the overtaking vessel is required to take action to avoid a collision. It is the responsibility of the overtaking vessel to ensure safe passage and to maneuver appropriately.
the power driven vessel needs to give-way for sailing ships.
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.
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.
A power-driven vessel under way sounds one prolonged blast not less than every two minutes. However if it is less than 12meters in length it is not required to give any signal.
In the scenario where a power-driven vessel is being overtaken by a sailboat, the power-driven vessel is the stand-on vessel. According to the maritime navigation rules, the vessel being overtaken must maintain its course and speed, while the overtaking vessel (the sailboat) must give way. This ensures safe navigation and helps prevent collisions. The sailboat should exercise caution and maneuver safely around the power-driven vessel.
when the power-driven vessel is towing another boat and has difficulty maneuvering
When a power-driven vessel is being overtaken by a sailboat, the power-driven vessel is considered the "stand-on" vessel, meaning it must maintain its course and speed. The sailboat, as the "give-way" vessel, is required to take action to avoid a collision. The sailboat should ensure it passes safely and can alter its course if necessary to avoid the power-driven vessel. It's crucial for both vessels to be aware of their responsibilities to ensure safe navigation.
The power-driven vessel should change course and speed.
Steer into the wind.
When the auxiliary engine is not running or is being assisted by sail power
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