When absolutely necessary to avoid a collision.
Under the Navigation Rules, it is OK to break the rules when it is absolutely necessary to avoid a collision.
When nessasary to aviod a collision
When absolutely necessary to avoid a collision.
insane captain or crew in danger is enough for mutany (MEWT-KNEE)
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When it is not under sail, and under motor power. Then it must follow the powerboat navigation rules. Since you've asked this question, then i recomend taking your state's Boater's Safety Course if it has one. It should be online and it cost about $50. It's expensive but you get a snassy card and you learn lots of things like where to go and where not to go, and things like that.
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, a red buoy indicates the right side of a channel when approaching from seaward. It is marked with even numbers and is typically used for marking navigable waters. Vessels should keep red buoys on their right side when proceeding upstream. This system helps ensure safe navigation by guiding vessels along designated channels.
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Any sailing vessel that is operating mechanical propulsion is considered a power driven vessel under the rules of the road, and must maneuver accordingly. This is regardless of whether or not they also have a sail up.
under Roberts rules of order a motion to adj is a request for a break the lenght of the break or recease is decieded by the presiding judge
In a crossing situation, the vessel that must maintain its course and speed (Vessel B) is referred to as the "stand-on vessel." This vessel is required to continue on its current path while the other vessel (the give-way vessel) is expected to take action to avoid a collision. The stand-on vessel has the right of way under maritime navigation rules.
No, a vessel anchored cannot be a "vessel not under command".. International / Inland Navigational Rules of the Road General definitions Rule-3 For the purpose of these rules, except where the context otherwise requires: (f) The term "vessel not under command" means a vessel through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by these rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. This may apply to a vessel underway, NOT making way. Please refer to the link below.