COLLISION REGULATIONS


1. Some skippers talk of having ‘right of way’ in a potential collision situation. Do the collision regulations ever give one vessel ‘right of way’ over another?


2. a) In general terms what do the collision regulations say about keeping a look-out? b) Suggest four ways that this general principle can be applied.


3. How can the skipper and crew assess whether a risk of collision exists?


4. Many rivers used by pleasure craft and by commercial vessels are a ‘narrow channel’ within the collision regulations. In general terms what special care should the skipper of a small vessel take?


5. A sailing yacht is fitted with the following lights: i. A tri-colour light combining the stern and side lights into one light at the very top of the mast ii. A white masthead light on the front of the mast iii. A white stern light mounted on the stern iv. A bi-colour light combining the sidelights mounted on the pulpit


a) Which light or combination of lights should be used when the yacht is under sail? (There are two options)


b) When the engine is turned on and you are driving the vessel, which lights should be used? c) Is it ever correct to use the (i) tri-colour light with the (ii) masthead light?


6. a) What do these signals mean: i)


ii) b) Why is the use of these signals important?


7 Match the fog signal to the vessel: i) 1 long blast followed by 2 short blasts


ii) 1 long blast


a) A power driven vessel underway and making way through the water. b) A sailing vessel. c) A yacht motor-sailing, that is using the sails and the engine.


8. In the following diagrams a risk of collision exists. Which is the give-way vessel? What action should it take?


a) B A A B B


9. Which type of vessel are indicated by the following lights? Which aspect is shown? b)


a) c) d) b) WIND A A B B c) d) WIND e) A WIND A f) WIND B iii)


e)


f)


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