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When approaching another vessel head-on, both vessels should alter their course to starboard (right) to pass each other safely. This maneuver is in accordance with the "Rule of the Road," which aims to prevent collisions at sea. It's important to maintain a proper lookout and communicate intentions if necessary. Additionally, vessels should be prepared to adjust speed to ensure safe passage.
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What sould a sailing vessel operator do when approaching a pwc head on?
A sailing vessel operator when approaching a pwc head on should slow down and change course.
When encountering other vessels in the darkness or reduced visibility what does a visible white light indicate?
A visible white light on another vessel indicates that it is approaching you head-on. This means you should also exhibit a white light to signify that your vessel is also approaching head-on.
What should a motor boat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head on?
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.
What does it mean when you see only a green light on a vessel at night?
a sailing vessel is approaching head on and you must give way
When encountering another vessel in darkness what is indicated by the presence of only a white light?
If you see a vessel displaying only a white light, it indicates that the vessel is a power-driven vessel. This vessel is approaching you head-on or is overtaking you. In both cases, you should be prepared to take action to avoid a collision.
When operating a powerboat at night. What does it mean when you see only a red and Green light on another boat?
Sailing vessel is approaching head on you must give away
You are operating a powerboat at night. What does it mean when you see only a red and a green light on another boat?
Sailing vessel is approaching head on you must give away
You are operating a powerboat at night what does it mean when you see only a red and green light on another boat?
Sailing vessel is approaching head on you must give away
When a jet ski is approaching another boat which is the give away vessel?
The Jet ski is the give-way vessel.
What should you do when approaching another vessel exhibiting a white light?
Proceed with caution.
'If you see a red a green and a white light on another boat what does this tell you?
you are approaching head on.
When encountering another vessel in darkness or reduced visibility what is indicated by the presence of only a visible white light?
You are approaching the stern of another vessel and may be overtaking it
