A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
Neither- Power vs Power
When a motorboat and a personal watercraft (PWC) are meeting head-on, the motorboat is typically considered the stand-on vessel. According to maritime navigation rules, the stand-on vessel is the one that must maintain its course and speed, while the give-way vessel (in this case, the PWC) must take action to avoid a collision. Therefore, the PWC should alter its course to ensure a safe passage.
When a sailing vessel and a pwc are meeting head on the sailing vessel is the stand on vessel.
A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
When approaching a sailing vessel head on, it is up to the motorboat to yield. The motorboat operator should swing wide as early as possible to stay well clear of the sailing vessel.
Do everything possible to avoid it. The motorboat operator would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.
When a sailing vessel and a PWC are meeting head on normally, the sail boat has the right of way, but who wants to risk a collision? Both should be aware of what is going on.
the PWC
A PWC is a Power Driven Vessel so she must give way.
Power should give way to sail, if a collision is imminent or you are ever unsure on what to do always turn to starboard (right).
Contrary to popular belief the power driven vessel is not always the give way vessel, a great deal depends on the circumstances.