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Boating Regulations and Seamanship

From sailboats to barges, there are laws and regulations involved with all types of vessels. Many of these regulations are for the safety of the crew, but they are also for the safety of those around them. This also includes questions about using vessels in coastal and inland waters including definitions of terms, IALA buoyage, seamanship, light and sound signals, crew and vessel safety, statutory regulations, equipment and documents.

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The stern line is off. What is your next step?

Check for the aft line, then gently shove off from the dock.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the state boating laws in Kentucky?

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is responsible for regulating the state boating laws in Kentucky.

Which describes headway speeds under Texas boating laws?

The Slowest speed at which headway can be made and it is still possible to maintain steering control. This can vary in rivers or any other currents, this regulation is typically applied in "no wake" zones, or within 100 feet of shore, to avoid unnatural erosion of shoreline or disruption of wildlife ecology.

When two personal watercraft are crossing at right angles what should the craft on the right do?

The craft on the right is the "stand on" vessel, the one with the right of way, he must remain on course at speed and be prepared to avoid collision if the "make way vessel" (to port side) makes no effort to avoid or change course or speed.

Avoid collisions if you are able, do not assume the operator of the other vessel sees you or knows the "aids to navigation."

Exceptions to these rules, powered vessels must give way to sail and oared vessels, and less maneuverable or towed vessels, regardless of orientation.

Under wv boating laws what is reckless operations of a vessel?

Failure to comply with boating regulations set down by the state or Coast Guard (in Navigable Rivers) while under way, constitutes reckless operation. Improper anchorage could also be construed as reckless operation if it can result in property damage or injury.

What happens if the plimsoll line is below the level of the water?

The plimsoll line is a reference mark painted on the bow of a ship. If the line is below the water level, the ship is overloaded. There are lines for when on fresh water and when on salt water.

Two boats are operating near each other One of these boats must take early and substantial action to keep well away from the other boat Which is the boat that must take action?

The Rules of the Road are a set of navigation rules that specify which ship is required to take action. The full situation would have to be shown to identify which of the two ships is the "stand-on" vessel,

Where two power driven vessels are meeting or crossing, the vessel to starboard is the "Stand-on" vessel (privileged) and the vessel to the port is the "give-way" (burdened) vessel and must keep out of the way.

Please refer to the link provided below. See Rules 16 & 17.

*It is a false interpretation of the rules to refer to vessel as having the "right of way" over another vessel EXCEPT in Rule 9 (Narrow Channels and fairways)

What best describes headway speed under Texas boating laws?

The Slowest speed at which headway can be made and it is still possible to maintain steering control. This can vary in rivers or any other currents, this regulation is typically applied in "no wake" zones, or within 100 feet of shore, to avoid unnatural erosion of shoreline or disruption of wildlife ecology.

What indicates no wake or idle speed in Florida boating laws?

The Slowest speed at which headway can be made and it is still possible to maintain steering control. This can vary in rivers or any other currents, this regulation is typically applied in "no wake" zones, or within 100 feet of shore, to avoid unnatural erosion of shoreline or disruption of wildlife ecology.

May also be referred in the verbage of the law as "bare steerageway."

What agency is responsible for regulating boating laws in VA?

Virginia Department of Game and inland Fisheries, and the Coast Guard on navigable rivers.

What is required to be carried aboard a 25 foot powerboat?

Essential items... a paddle (in case of engine failure) - a first aid kit, and emergency flares.

What colored flag indicated scuba diving or snorkeling activity?

There are 2 flags, either of which can be used.

The international "A" flag which is white and Blue

The red-and-white dive flag

What is idle speed for Ohio boating laws?

It is essentially the same as headway speed, or "no wake" speed. The minimum speed necessary to maintain forward motion and steering control.

What does two short blasts mean in boating signals?

Two short blast shows the intention to direct the course of their vessel to their own port (left).

What are different types of fallacies?

The different types can primarily be categorized in:

  • Ad Hominem (Personal Attack)
  • Bandwagon Fallacy
  • Fallacist's Fallacy
  • Fallacy of Composition
  • Fallacy of Division
  • Gambler's Fallacy
  • Genetic Fallacy
  • Moralistic Fallacy
  • Naturalistic Fallacy
  • Red Herring
  • Weak Analogy
  • Accent Fallacies
  • Equivocation Fallacy
  • Straw Man Fallacy
  • Affirming the Consequent
  • Arguing from Ignorance
  • Begging the Question / Circular Reasoning
  • Complex Question Fallacy
  • Cum Hoc Fallacy
  • False Dilemma / Bifurcation Fallacy
  • Hasty Generalisation Fallacy
  • 'No True Scotsman' Fallacy
  • Post Hoc Fallacy
  • Slippery Slope Fallacy
  • Sweeping Generalisation Fallacy
  • Subjectivist Fallacy
  • Tu Quoque Fallacy

Irrelevant Appeals

  • Appeal to Antiquity / Tradition
  • Appeal to Authority
  • Appeal to Consequences
  • Appeal to Force
  • Appeal to Novelty
  • Appeal to Pity
  • Appeal to Popularity
  • Appeal to Poverty
  • Appeal to Wealth

What does DD mean on navy ships?

Since 1920, it is the hull classification for a Destroyer.