PURSUIT OS 315, Руководство пользователя

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OS 315
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MEETING HEAD-ON OR NEARLY-SO SITUA-
TIONS
When two motor boats are approaching each other head-
on or nearly head-on, neither boat has the right of way.
Both boats should reduce their speed and turn to the right
so as to pass port side to port side, providing enough
clearance for safe passage. The boats should sound the
appropriate signals.
OVERTAKING SITUATIONS
When one motor boat is overtaking another motor boat,
the boat that is being passed has the right of way. The
overtaking boat must make the adjustments necessary to
provide clearance for a safe passage of the other vessel.
The boats should sound the appropriate signals.
THE GENERAL PRUDENTIAL RULE
In obeying the Rules of the Road, due regard must be
given to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to
any special circumstances, including the limitations of
the vessels, which may justify a departure from the
rules that is necessary to avoid immediate danger or a
collision.
NAVIGATION AIDS
Aids to navigation are placed along coasts and navi-
gable waters as guides to mark safe water and to assist
mariners in determining their position in relation to
land and hidden dangers. Each aid to navigation is
used to provide specific information. You should be
familiar with these and any other markers used in your
boating area.
STORMS AND WAVE ACTION CAN CAUSE BUOYS TO MOVE. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY
ON BUOYS ALONE TO DETERMINE YOUR POSITION.
10.4 Pre-Cruise Check
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES:
• Check the weather forecast. Decide if the planned cruise can be made safely.
• Be sure all required documents are on board.
• Be sure all necessary safety equipment is on board and operative. This should include items like the
running lights, spotlight, life saving devices, etc. Please refer to the Safety Equipment chapter for
additional information on safety equipment.