by Seamanship Centre | Mar 31, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Image Courtesy of Steamship Mutual Rule 6 The Explanation follows Rule 6. Have a copy of the rule handy when reading the explanation Safe speed Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision...
by Seamanship Centre | Mar 30, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Explanation Rule 7 Taking compass bearings is one of the most important means of determining risk of collision. Good visibility is needed to use this technique and a series or number of bearings need to be taken. On smaller vessels bearings may be taken using a...
by Seamanship Centre | Mar 29, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 8 Action to avoid Collision EXPLANATION (Rule 8 is below Explanation) Take action and make it early As soon as you identify a risk of collision, you must identify the correct action to avoid collision to ensure the vessels will pass at ‘a safe distance’. You...
by Seamanship Centre | Mar 28, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
RULE 9 Narrow Channels. (a) A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her starboard side as is safe and practicable. (b) A vessel of less than 20m in length or a...
by Seamanship Centre | Mar 27, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources, Uncategorised
Rule 10 Traffic Separation Schemes Explained This is one of the longest rules, always remember the following: All of the other rules continue to apply within a traffic separation scheme. There is no right of way – a traffic separation lane does not give you right of...
by Seamanship Centre | Mar 26, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Video for Rule 12 Sailing Vessels Explained click on the image to access video Rule 12 Sailing Vessels (a) When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows: (i) when...
