2008 REED’s East Coast Edition - Rules & Regulations
(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 ma-
neuver;
(iii)a vessel engaged in fishing;
(iv)a sailing vessel.
(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out
of the way of:
(i) a vessel not under command;
(ii)a vessel restricted in her ability to ma-
Figure 5 when two power-driven vessels are
neuver;
crossing, Vessel A, which has Vessel B to star-
(iii)a vessel engaged in fishing;
board, must alter its course to give way and,
(c) A vessel engaged in fishing when under-
if circumstances warrant, bear away smartly
way shall, so far as possible, keep out of
to avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
the way of:
Rule 16: Action by Give-way Vessel
(i) a vessel not under command;
(ii)a vessel restricted in her ability to ma-
Every vessel that is directed to keep out of
neuver.
the way of another vessel shall, so far as pos-
(d)
sible, take early and substantial action to keep
(i) any vessel other than a vessel not
well clear.
under command or a vessel restricted
Rule 17: Action by Stand-on Vessel
in her ability to maneuver shall, if
the circumstances of the case admit,
(a)
avoid impeding the safe passage of a
(i) Where one of two vessels is to keep
vessel constrained by her draft, exhib-
out of the way the other shall keep her
iting the signals in Rule 28.
course and speed.
(ii)A vessel constrained by her draft shall
(ii)The latter vessel may, however, take
navigate with particular caution, hav-
action to avoid collision by her ma-
ing full regard to her special condi-
neuver alone, as soon as it becomes
tion.
apparent to her that the vessel re-
(e) A seaplane on the water shall, in general,
quired to keep out of the way is not
keep well clear of all vessels and avoid
taking appropriate action in compli-
impeding their navigation. In circum-
ance with these Rules.
stances, however, where risk of collision
(b) When, from any cause, the vessel re-
exists, she shall comply with the Rules of
quired to keep her course and speed finds
this Part.
herself so close that collision cannot be
avoided by the action of the give-way ves-
Rule 19: Conduct of Vessels
sel alone, she shall take such action as will in Restricted Visibility
best aid to avoid collision.
Restricted visibility generally means fog.
(c) A power-driven vessel which takes ac-
Slow down, use radar, sound appropriate fog
tion in a crossing situation in accordance
signals, and listen closely for others’ signals.
with sub-paragraph (a)(ii) of this Rule
(a) This Rule applies to vessels not in sight of
to avoid collision with another power-
one another when navigating in or near
driven vessel shall, if the circumstances
an area of restricted visibility.
of the case admit, not alter course to port
(b) Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed
for a vessel on her own port side.
adapted to the prevailing circumstances
(d) This rule does not relieve the give-way ves-
and conditions of restricted visibility. A
sel of her obligation to keep out of the way.
power-driven vessel shall have her en-
Rule 18 Responsibilities
gines ready for immediate maneuver.
Between Vessels
(c) Every vessel shall have due regard to the
prevailing circumstances and conditions
Except where Rules 9, 10, and 13 otherwise
of restricted visibility when complying
require:
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