Which of the following action is required of boat a while overtaking boat B in darkness?
Vessel A is overtaking and is the give-way vessel. Vessel B is the stand-on vessel. As the give-way vessel, A must take EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action to keep clear of the stand-on vessel B. If both vessels are power-driven, sound signals are required.
What happens when a boat is operating in darkness?
Operating in Darkness. Whenever one is operating in darkness, one must display their navigational lights to make one visible to other boaters. One is navigational lights will also communicate to other boaters whether one is boat is a powered vessel or a sailing vessel and which direction it’s heading.
What to do when approaching a power driven vessel?
As the give-way vessel, A must take EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action to keep clear and avoid crossing the stand-on vessel B. Vessel A must blow one short blast and alter course to starboard.. Vessel B must blow one short blast to indicate understanding, and maintain course.
Which is the following actions is required of boat a?
Vessels under oars or paddles should exhibit the same navigation lights as sailing vessels if practical. However, un-powered vessels less than 23 feet are only required to have on-hand, one lantern or flashlight shining a white light that must be used between sunset and sunrise in all weather and during restricted visibility.
When to give way to a sailboat or powerboat?
Powerboat A: When only a green light is visible, you are approaching the starboard side of a sailboat. Give way to your port side. Sailboat B: When white and red lights are visible, you are approaching the port side of a powerboat.
Operating in Darkness. Whenever one is operating in darkness, one must display their navigational lights to make one visible to other boaters. One is navigational lights will also communicate to other boaters whether one is boat is a powered vessel or a sailing vessel and which direction it’s heading.
Powerboat A: When only a green light is visible, you are approaching the starboard side of a sailboat. Give way to your port side. Sailboat B: When white and red lights are visible, you are approaching the port side of a powerboat.
What happens when a sailing vessel encounters a power driven vessel?
When a power-driven vessel B encounters a sailing vessel A, the sailing vessel is ALWAYS the stand-on vessel (unless a sailing vessel is overtaking). In the case above, power-driven vessel B must take EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action to keep clear of sailing vessel A. Sailing vessels stand on when being overtaken and give way when overtaking.
What should you do if you see a powerboat approaching?
You should take early and substantial action to steer well clear of the other craft. Reduce your speed, change direction and pass at a safe distance behind the other boat. A simple way to decipher powerboat navigation lights is to remember: If you see a GREEN LIGHT you can ‘GO’: another boat is approaching from your port side.