Rule of the Road Lesson 1 Covering Rules

Rule of the Road Lesson 1 Covering: Rules 1 - 3 1

Why do we need it? 2

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Rule 1 – read!! • So – where do these rules apply? • Do they apply on the US/Canadian Great Lakes? • Do they apply in the Panama Canal? • Do they apply in Lake Geneva? 4

Rule 1 (still) Para (b) • What is a roadstead? • Who is a Special Authority? • Harbour Master, VTS • Give an example of a Special Rule? • Speed Limit 5

Rule 1 para (d) • What organization are the Rules taklking about here? • IMO • Para (e) • This must be one of the longest sentences in history (106 words!) and, as a result, is one of the worst to read, with a series of let-out clauses for governments and other agencies in sections (b) to (e). But what is it talking about? 6

Unusual Lights • What is this you’re seeing? 7

The Answer 8

Now what are you seeing? Seen from Ahead Seen from side on 9

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Rule 2 • • • Read para (a). What does this mean? It means that you MUST obey the rules! Now read para (b). What does this mean? It means that having obeyed the rules, if a collision is still going to occur, you MUST disobey the Rules to avoid the collision. Therefore, Rule 2 can be summed up as the “GET YOU” Rule. If you have a collision, this is one Rule that you will have disobeyed!!!! Overall, Rule 2 says that YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE A COLLISION. 11

Rule 3 - Definitions • Para (a). Just what is a vessel? • Para (b). When are you a Power Driven Vessel (PDV)? • Para (c). When is a sailing vessel a PDV? • Para (d). What is a Fishing vessel? What is a Trolling Line? • Para (e). What is a Seaplane? 12

Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d) • Para (f). When is a vessel Not Under Command • • • (NUC)? Para (g). What is a vessel Restricted in her Ability to Manoeuvre (RAM)? What is the difference between NUC and RAM? Which vessels are included as RAM and what about Para (g) vi – Towing. If you’re towing, are you always RAM? 13

Towing – is this RAM? 14

Is this RAM? 15

Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d) • Para (h). What are the important words in this • • paragraph for a vessel Constrained By her Draught (CBD)? Para (i). When are you underway? It is important to note that being underway has absolutely NOTHING to do with moving through the water. You are still underway if your vessel was stopped, picking up a Pilot for example. 16

Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d) • Para (j). Homer Simpson - DOH! • Para (k). When are you in sight of one another? • For example, I’m not aware of any Law or Rules stating that a vessel MUST carry binoculars! • Para (l). Just what is Restricted Visibility? 17

Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d) • Para (m). What is a Wing In Ground (WIG) craft? • As you can see, the one thing they definitely have not got is a Wing in the Ground! 18

RECAP • Who do the Rules Apply to? • Who can make Special Rules and if they do, where do they apply? • What can the government of any state do with respect to the Rules? • Can a Sailing vessel be NUC? • Can a Sailing vessel be CBD? • Can a Fishing vessel be RAM? 19

Multi-choice Example • Who do the rules apply to? – All vessels on the high seas and in any water connected therewith – All vessels at sea and in all waters connected therewith – Any vessel upon the high seas and in all seas connected therewith – All vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith 20