(b) A ship may supplement the whistle signals prescribed in point (a) of this rule with light signals: given the large number of cars on the road today, can you imagine if we did not have traffic rules? The cars went back and forth, without rhyme or reason. Speed would be the highway in your residential side streets! However, Rule 2 initially clearly states that both ships must comply with all the provisions of the rules, and even if you have to reject the rules to avoid a collision, you will still be held responsible for non-compliance with the rules (early and decisive action). (i) A motor ship that intends to overtake another motor ship shall indicate its intention by the following signals on its pipe: On land, we use turn signals. On the water, we use sound signals. Regulation 34 states at the national level that ships must use the following: there are two other audible signals of which you must be informed, the rear-wheel drive and a ship that “approaches a curve or area of a canal or channel where other ships may be obscured by an intermediate obstacle” or when leaving a dock or berth. (ii) the motorboat under overhaul emits, if it agrees, a similar audible signal; In case of doubt, it shall trigger the signal prescribed in point (d) of this Rule. (iii) The light used for this signal, if present, shall be circulating white or yellow light visible at a range of at least 2 miles, synchronized with the whistle and in accordance with the provisions of Annex I to these Rules (33 CFR Part 84). The signal for rear drive is three short explosions. The signal used to warn other ships when they approach a curve or leave a berth is a long explosion. Now you know why, when a large ship, such as a fishing boat or a cruise ship, begins to leave the port, there is a long explosion, and then three short strokes of its pipe. Anyway, one of the reasons there were 7,740 accidents on the water was that people were not following the traffic rules. These rules (there are thirty-eight rules and 5 annexes) were formalized in the 1972 Convention on the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea. These rules, commonly referred to as COLREGS or rules, have been in force since 1983 (for all inland waterways).
(d) If the ships approach each other within sight and one of the ships, for whatever reason, does not understand the intentions or actions of the other, or if it has doubts as to whether the other person is taking sufficient measures to avoid a collision, the ship concerned shall immediately express that doubt by striking at least five short and rapid blows on the pipe. Such a signal can be supplemented by a light signal of at least five short and fast flashes. (ii) When either beam signal of the other is heard, the same whistle signal shall sound with the appropriate consent and shall take the necessary measures to ensure safe passage. However, if for any reason the ship doubts the safety of the proposed manoeuvre, it shall trigger the signal referred to in point (d) of this Regulation and each ship shall take appropriate precautions until a safe exceedance is concluded. (e) A ship approaching a curve or area of a canal or channel in which other ships may be obscured by an intermediate obstacle shall emit a sustained explosion; Any approaching ship that may be near the curve or behind the intermediate obstacle must respond to this signal with a longer explosion. (f) When pipes are mounted on a ship at a distance of more than 100 metres, only one indication may be used for the reproduction of the manoeuvring and warning signals. (h) A ship that reaches an agreement in a frontal, crossing or overtaking situation, for example by using the voice telephone in accordance with the Bridge-to-Deck Radiotelephony Act (85 Stat. 164; 33 U.S.C.
1201 et seq.), is not required to sound the whistle signals prescribed in this Rule, but can. If no agreement is reached, whistle signals must be exchanged in a timely manner and have priority. (i) These signs shall have the following meaning: apart from that, all boaters shall understand the danger zone of their ship. This is the area represented by the danger zone, which is at the center of many of the most important rules. The hazard signal consists of five (5) short explosions. It is used when there is a state of danger or a ship is confused by a situation and must focus all parties on it. indicate this maneuver by the following signals on their whistle: a short explosion to signify: “I intend to leave you on my port side”; two short explosions to signify: “I intend to leave you on my starboard side”; and three short explosions to mean “I operate rear-wheel drive” (i) Must indicate this maneuver by the following signals on their pipe: (1) A short explosion means “I intend to leave you on my port side”; Well, this is the case in some parts of our country, but in general, people respect the rules of the road. In 2001, 221,230,148 vehicles were registered.
And even though people followed these traffic laws, there were 6,323,000 accidents in the U.S. that resulted in fatalities for 37,795 people, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation`s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This represents 0.6% of all accidents. For boaters who have RADAR on their vessels, you also have a higher standard for collisions at sea, as RADAR is considered a collision avoidance tool (Rule 7) that must be monitored at all times. Rule 5 states that all ships are required to be in service, to listen and to watch at all times in order to make “a full assessment of the situation and the risk of collision”. The excuse “everyone was downstairs while we were making room” just doesn`t work. Rule 2 (“Liability”) tells us that we can throw away the book when we need it, only as a final result and only to avoid a collision. Regulation 6 states that a ship shall sail at a speed that is safe for the existing conditions. The paramount condition is the ability to “take reasonable and effective steps to avoid a collision and to be stopped at a distance that corresponds to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.” (3) Three short explosions to mean “I`m driving a rear workout”.
(g) When a motorboat leaves a dock or berth, it causes a sustained impact. In all circumstances, whether it is a frontal (or almost frontal) encounter, a crossing situation (port or starboard) or an overtaking situation, the ship wishing to cross or overtake must inform the other ship of its intention.