(a) a sailing vessel underway shall exhibit:(i) sidelights; (ii) a sternlight.(b) In a sailing vessel of less than 20 meters in length the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule may be combined in one lantern carried at or near the top of the mast where it can best be seen.(c) A sailing vessel underway may, in addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule, exhibit at or near the top of the mast, where they can best be seen, two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower Green, but these lights shall not be exhibited in … [Read more...]
Rule 24 – Towing and pushing
(a) A power driven vessel when towing shall exhibit:(i) instead of the light prescribed in Rule 23(a)(i) or (a)(ii), two masthead lights in a vertical line. When the length of the tow measuring from the stern of the towing vessel to the after end of the tow exceeds 200 meters, three such lights in a vertical line; (ii) sidelights; (iii) a sternlight; (iv) a towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight; (v) when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, a diamond shape where it can best be seen.(b) When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are … [Read more...]
Rule 23 – Power-driven vessels underway
a. A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit: (i) a masthead light forward; (ii) a second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one; except that a vessel of less than 50 metres in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such light but may do so; (iii) sidelights; (iv) a sternlight.b. An air cushion vessel when operating in the non-displacement mode shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule, exhibit an all-round flashing yellow light.c. A WIG craft only when taking off, landing and in ilight near the surface shall, in addition to the … [Read more...]
Rule 22 – Visibility of lights
The lights prescribed in these Rules shall have an intensity as specified in Section 8 of Annex I to these Regulations so as to be visible at the following minimum ranges:a. In vessels of 50 metres or more in length: a masthead light, 6 miles;a sidelight, 3 miles;a sternlight, 3 miles;a towing light, 3 miles;a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 3 miles. b. In vessels of 12 metres or more in length but less than 50 metres in length:a masthead light, 5 miles; except that where the length of the vessel is less than 20 metres, 3 miles;a sidelight, 2 … [Read more...]
Rule 21- Definitions
Rule 21 Definitionsa. Masthead light means a white light placed over the fore-and-aft centerline of the vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225° and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.5° abaft the beam on either side of the vessel.b. Sidelights means a green light on the starboard side and a red light on the port side each showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 112.5° and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.5° abaft the beam on its respective side.In a vessel of less than 20 m in length the … [Read more...]
Rule 20 – Application
Rule 20 : Applicationa. Rules in this part shall be complied with in all weathers.b. The Rules concerning lights shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise, and during such times no other lights shall be exhibited, except such lights as cannot be mistaken for the lights specified in these Rules or do not impair their visibility or distinctive character, interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out. c. The lights prescribed by these Rules shall, if carried, also be exhibited from sunrise to sunset and in restricted visibility and may be exhibited in all other circumstances when … [Read more...]
Rule 19 – Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility
Section III – conduct of vessels in restricted visibility Rule 19: Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility a. This Rule applies to vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility.Meaning that this Rule applies to such vessels that may be close to each other but cannot visually see each other, electronic devices and sound signals may be the only possible means of detection and thus the action that would be taken would not be visible by the other vessel. The areas are not only in areas of poor visibility but also areas near to that. … [Read more...]
Rule 18 – Responsibilities between vessels
Section II – Conduct of vessels in sight of one another Rule 18: Responsibilities between vessels Except where rule 9, 10, and 13 otherwise require:(a) A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of: (i) a vessel not under command; (ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver; (iii) a vessel engaged in fishing; (iv) a sailing vessel; Understanding, and complying with the Rules, the above are to be committed to memory and applied when meeting any of the named types of vessels. Except if the situation is within a TSS or a narrow channel or if an overtaking … [Read more...]
Rule 17 – Action by stand-on vessel
Section II – Conduct of vessels in sight of one another Rule 17: Action by stand-on vessel (a)(i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way of the other shall keep her course and speed. Meaning: As long as the give way vessel takes an action well in time there is no problem and the stand on vessel follows the above Rule, and the stand on vessel is required not to take action, but it does not mean that she would not be alert and monitor the situation. (ii) The latter vessel may however take action to avoid collision by her manoeuvre alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the … [Read more...]
Rule 16 – Action by give-way vessel
Section II – Conduct of vessels in sight of one another Rule 16: Action by give-way vessel Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.Meaning: Give way vessels should take action well in time, estimate the speed of approach between the two vessels, estimate the approximate time interval and then take action, do not take a late action, since this would make the stand on vessel apprehensive and she may then take an action which would be detrimental to both vessels. … [Read more...]