by Seamanship Centre | Apr 5, 2019 | Boat Hire, IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 1 Explained Application (a) These Rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels. (b) Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of special rules made by an appropriate...
by Seamanship Centre | Apr 4, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 2 Explained Responsibility (a) Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these Rules or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary...
by Seamanship Centre | Apr 3, 2019 | Boat Hire, IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 3 Explained. General definitions For the purpose of these Rules, except where the context otherwise requires: (a) The word “vessel” includes every description of water craft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used...
by Seamanship Centre | Apr 2, 2019 | Boat Hire, IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 4 Application Rules in this Section apply in any condition of visibility.
by Seamanship Centre | Apr 1, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Image reproduced by kind permission of The Steamship Mutual SSM P&I Club Rule 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so...
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 | Boat Hire, IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
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 24, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs
(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules of Part B, Sections I and II, any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken. (b) A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with another vessel from a direction...
by Seamanship Centre | Mar 19, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Explanation of Rule 18 Responsibilities Between Vessels. Rule 18 follows Explanation Vessels constrained by their draught. Any vessel, except a vessel not under command or restricted in her ability to manoeuvre, must avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel...
by Seamanship Centre | Mar 18, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 19 Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility, explained The Rules applying in restricted visibility include: Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules • Section 3 – Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility § Rule 19 – Conduct Of Vessels in Restricted...
by Seamanship Centre | Mar 15, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 23 Power-driven vessels underway (a) A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit: (i) a masthead light forward; (ii) a second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one; except that a vessel of less than 50 metres in length shall not be obliged to...
by Seamanship Centre | Mar 13, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
Rule 25 Sailing Vessels Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars (a) A sailing vessel underway shall exhibit: (i) sidelights; (ii) a sternlight. (b) In a sailing vessel of less than 20 metres in length the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule may be...
by Seamanship Centre | Mar 12, 2019 | IRPCS/ColRegs, Resources
