Crossing
When two (2) power-driven vessels are crossing each other’s path close enough to run the risk of collision,
the vessel that views the crossing vessel to the starboard (right) side must give way.
If the other vessel is to the port (left) side, you are the stand-on vessel, and provided the other vessel gives you
the right-of-way, maintain your course and direction.
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.
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.
•
When preparing to go around a bend that may obstruct your view of other water vessels, you should sound
a prolonged blast on the horn or with a whistle for four (4) to six (6) seconds. Even if no reply is heard, you
should still proceed around the bend with caution.
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.
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.
The General Prudential Rule
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his rule is called Rule 2 in the International Rules and says, “In obeying and construing these rules
due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances,
which may render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.”
Reading Buoys and Other Markings
The waters of the United States are marked for safe navigation by the lateral system of buoyage. The mark-
ers and buoys you encounter will have an arrangement of shapes, colors, numbers and lights to show which side
of the buoy a boater should pass when navigating in a particular direction.
The markings on these buoys are oriented from the perspective of being entered from a seaward direction
while the boater is going toward the port. Red buoys
are passed on the starboard (right) side when proceed-
ing from open water into port, and green buoys are
passed on the port (left) side. When navigating out of
port, your position to the buoys should be reversed:
red buoys to port (left) and green buoys to starboard
(right).
Many bodies of water are entirely within the boundar-
ies of a single state. The Uniform State Waterway Mark-
ing Systems have been devised for these waters. This
system uses buoys and signs with distinctive shapes
and colors to show regulatory or advisory information.
These markers are white with black letters and orange
borders. The information signifies speed zones, restrict-
ed areas, danger areas and general information.
Remember: Markings may vary by geograph-
ic location. Always consult appropriate boat-
ing authorities before boating in unfamiliar
waters.
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