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What should you do if you see another vessel red and white light off your starboard?
maneuver to avoid a collision
How would you determine whether the risk of collision exist between your vessel and another vessel?
To determine the risk of collision between your vessel and another vessel, you should monitor the radar to track the other vessel's position and movement relative to your own. You should also pay attention to visual sightings and radio communications to establish the risk of collision. Finally, use navigational tools such as the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to gather information about the other vessel's speed, course, and intentions.
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white light of your starboard bow?
You must maneuver to avoid collision.
What must you do if you see another and vessel and red and white lights off your starboard bow?
Maneuver to avoid a collision
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white lights lights off your starboard bow?
Maneuver to avoid a collision
When encountering another vessel in darkness what is indicated by the presence of only a white light?
If you see a vessel displaying only a white light, it indicates that the vessel is a power-driven vessel. This vessel is approaching you head-on or is overtaking you. In both cases, you should be prepared to take action to avoid a collision.
Vessel not under command?
The term "vessel not under command" means a vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the Collision Regulations and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. Is does not (as often thought) mean (although it can) that there is no one in charge on the bridge.
What were the duties of a Quatermaster on-board a vessel?
what is a batman.
When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility what does a visible white light indicate?
A vessel displaying a visible white light signifies that it is a power-driven vessel. Observing this light helps determine the vessel's status and potential course of action to avoid a collision.
What is the requirement for coast guards assistance when a vessel is aground on a boat?
If a vessel is aground on another boat, it must have had a collision with the boat it is aground on. The coastguard will therefore be investigating the scene with a view to prosecuting one or other of the vessels captains.
When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water the vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision vessel a is called what?
Give-way vessel
When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water the vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision (Vessel A) is called?
Give-way vessel
