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Section 10 Operation
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10.2 Homeland Security
Restrictions
Recreational boaters have a role in
keeping our waterways safe and secure.
Violators of the restrictions below can
expect a quick and severe response:
• Do not approach within 100 yards, and
slow to minimum speed within 500 yards
of any U.S. Naval vessel. If you need to
pass within 100 yards of a U.S. Naval
vessel, for safe passage you must con-
tact the U.S. Naval vessel or the Coast
Guard escort vessel on VHF-FM chan -
nel 16.
• Observe and avoid all security zones.
•
Avoid commercial port areas, especially
those that involve military, cruise-line or
petroleum facilities.
• Observe and avoid other restricted ar-
eas near dams, power plants, etc.
• Do not stop or anchor beneath bridges
or in channels.
America’s Waterway Watch
America’s Waterway Watch, a combined
effort of the Coast Guard and its Reserve and
Auxiliary, wants your help in keeping Ameri
-
ca’s waterways safe and secure. America’s
Waterway Watch urges you to adopt a height-
ened sense of sensitivity toward unusual
events or individuals you may encounter in
or around ports, docks, marinas, riversides,
beaches or waterfront communities. To report
suspicious activities, call the USCG National
Response Center at 1-800-424-8802. If there
is immediate danger to life or property call
911 or hail the Coast Guard on marine radio
channel 16.
10.3 Rules of the Road
As in driving an automobile, there are a few
rules you must know for safe boating opera-
tion. The following information describes the
basic navigation rules and action to be taken
by vessels in a crossing, meeting or overtak-
ing situation while operating in inland waters.
These are basic examples and not intended
to teach all the rules of navigation. For fur -
ther information contact the Coast Guard,
Coast Guard Auxiliary, Department of Natu
-
ral Resources, or your local boat club. These
organizations sponsor courses in boat han-
dling, including rules of the road. We strongly
recommend such courses. Books on this sub-
ject are also available from your local library.
Crossing Situations
CAUTION
!
Avoid collisions by following navi-
gation rules. If a collision appears
unavoidable, both vessels must act.
Prudence takes precedence over
right-of-way rules if a crash is immi-
nent. Less maneuverable boats gener-
ally have the right of way. Steer clear
of the right-of-way boat and pass to
its stern.
In the illustration below, the boat on the right
has the right of way and should maintain its
course and speed. The other vessel should
slow down and permit it to pass. Both boats
should sound appropriate signals.
Overtaking Situations
When one motorboat is overtaking another
motorboat, the boat being passed has the
right of way. The overtaking boat must make
adjustments necessary to provide clearance
for a safe passage of the other vessel and
should sound appropriate signals.