Which boat is the stand-on vessel?
The vessel being overtaken is the Stand-On Vessel. The Stand-On Vessel maintains course and speed. The Give-Way Vessel must take early and substantial action to avoid the Stand-On Vessel.
When a powerboat is approaching the rear of a sailboat the power boat is the stand-on 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.
What is considered a power-driven vessel?
A power-driven vessel is any vessel propelled by machinery. A sailing vessel is any vessel under sail, provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used.
What are the responsibilities of a stand on vessel?
Stand-on vessel: The stand-on vessel is the vessel which currently has the right of way. In the event of two vessels approaching one another, the stand-on vessel has three obligations. The stand-on vessel must maintain its current speed and course, keep a lookout and stay alert,…
What should you do if a vessel approaches from the starboard side?
If a vessel approaches from this direction, maintain course and speed and be cautious. In this case, A is the stand-on vessel. If a vessel approaches one from their starboard (right) side, keep out of its way (If one or both vessels are sailboats then this rule may not apply). In this case, A is the give-way vessel.
When is a sailing vessel a give way vessel?
A sailing vessel is deemed the give-way vessel when approaching a vessel which is not under command, a vessel with restricted maneuverability, or a vessel engaged in commercial fishing. Any vessel engaged in commercial fishing must take action to avoid any vessel that is not under command or restricted in their maneuverability.
When to give way to a fishing vessel?
Any vessel engaged in commercial fishing must take action to avoid any vessel that is not under command or restricted in their maneuverability. Finally, if one notices that a vessel is operating in water too shallow for its safe passage, one should take appropriate action to give it ample room to navigate.
When is a sailboat is approaching a powerboat?
When two sailing vessels are approaching one another with the wind on different sides, the sailing vessel with the wind on its starboard (right) side is the stand-on vessel. The vessel on the operator’s port (left) side is the give – way vessel. The vessel on the operator’s starboard (right) side is the stand-on vessel.
When is a sailboat the stand-on vessel?
If a sailboat has the wind on its port side and the sailor cannot determine with certainty whether the other boat has the wind on its port or starboard side, the first sailboat is considered the give – way vessel and must take EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action to keep clear of the second sailboat. Is a sailboat always the stand-on vessel?
When is a sailboat the give way vessel?
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give way vessel quizlet? When two sailing vessels are approaching one another with the wind on different sides, the sailing vessel with the wind on its starboard (right) side is the stand-on vessel. The vessel on the operator’s port (left) side is the give–way vessel.
How to determine a boat’s safe speed?
To determine a ‘safe speed‘ for your boat, take into account the following factors: 1 The visibility conditions (fog, mist, rain, darkness) 2 The wind, water conditions and currents. 3 Traffic density, type of vessels in the area and their proximity.