Nauticstar Offshore Series, Owner'S Manual

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OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL
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Overtaking
If you are passing another vessel, you are the give-way vessel. This means that the other vessel is expected to maintain its
course and speed. You must stay out of its way as you clear it, altering course and speed, as necessary. Conversely, if you
are being passed by another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel, and you should maintain your speed and direction so that
the vessel can be steered around you.
SAILING VESSEL RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sailing vessels should normally be given the right-of-way. The exceptions to this are:
• When the sailing vessel is overtaking the power-driven vessel, the power-driven vessel has the right-of-way.
• Sailing vessels should keep clear of any fishing vessel.
• In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel should not hamper the safe passage of a power-driven vessel that can navigate only
in such a channel. A sailing vessel that is underway but not using sails is considered a power vessel and should be treated
like any other power vessel when determining right of way.
FISHING VESSEL RIGHT-OF-WAY
Under international rules, all vessels that are fishing with nets, lines or trawls are considered to be fishing vessels; however,
boats with trolling lines are not considered fishing vessels. Fishing vessels have the right of way, regardless of position, but
these vessels cannot impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels.
OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS
There are additional rules to remember when operating your boat around other vessels, such as:
• When navigating in narrow channels, you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so.