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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 vessel?
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.
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 sound signal indicates that a power-driven vessel is underway in the fog?
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.
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)
