A safe speed.
Maintain course and speed.
Safe speed in boating can be defined as a speed that allows a vessel to maneuver effectively in the prevailing conditions, ensuring the safety of the vessel, its occupants, and other waterway users. It takes into account factors such as visibility, weather conditions, traffic density, and the vessel's handling characteristics. Boaters should always be prepared to stop or slow down in time to avoid collisions or accidents. Ultimately, safe speed is about balancing speed with safety to navigate responsibly in various environments.
The sailboat operator is the stand-on vessel so they should keep their course and speed while the PWC is the give-away vessel so it should change course and speed.
In determining a safe speed under the Navigation Rules, factors such as visibility, traffic density, and the presence of navigational hazards should be considered. Additionally, the vessel's maneuverability and the prevailing weather conditions play a crucial role. All these elements help ensure that a vessel can take effective action to avoid collisions and navigate safely.
In maritime navigation, a rapidly ringing bell every minute indicates that a vessel is restricted in its ability to maneuver. This is often due to the vessel being engaged in activities like fishing or towing, which limit its capacity to change direction or speed. The bell serves as a warning to other vessels in the vicinity, ensuring they are aware of the restricted vessel's condition and can navigate accordingly.
In a crossing situation, the vessel that is required to maintain its speed is the stand-on vessel. This is the vessel that has the right of way and is expected to keep its course and speed, while the give-way vessel must take action to avoid a collision by altering its course or speed. The stand-on vessel should be prepared to take evasive action if it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking the necessary steps to avoid a collision.
The power-driven vessel should change course and speed.
The operator of a stand-on vessel should maintain course and speed, allowing the give-way vessel to take necessary action to avoid a collision. They should be prepared to alter course if the give-way vessel does not take action or if a collision becomes imminent. It is important for the stand-on vessel to stay vigilant and be ready to communicate with the give-way vessel if necessary.
Keep clear... The power driven vessel should, if possible, maintain course and speed. The only rule for overtaking is that you keep your distance while overtaking
If you are operating a motorboat and your motorboat is being overtaken by a sailboat, you should maintain present course and speed. The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel, regardless of whether it is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel. The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.
You are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed
you are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed