Boating Regulations and Seamanship

Three short blasts of a horn indicate that a boat is using stern propulsion and is in the act of backing up.

actually engine-room telegraph use- depending on circumstances- All Back Two Thirds ( ship is going into reverse) or if stationary, All Stop. sometimes transliterated as ( Shut her down) or cha cha cha. It is used in this fashion in the song (Little Darling) which mimics and engine- room telegraph.

It means literally, "change of status" as related to a ship's or boat's motion. For example, when beginning to get underway from a pier, the ship will blast three short blasts when the command is issued to the engine room.

Rules of the Road. Rule 34, Maneuvering & Warning Signal

International. "I am operating astern propulsion."

Inland. (Same)

It's a salute upon leaving a port of call. "We're underway!"

"I intend going astern"

Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources is responsible for regulating the state boating laws in Hawaii.

Both boat pilots should have already been in complete awareness of their surroundings. If either saw another craft approaching they should take immediate action to steer way clear of the other vessel. Leave yourself and out ... it is likely that the other pilot has not taken the time to observe his or her surroundings. As a boat pilot you must always keep your head on a swivel, constantly turning and looking in every direction for other boat traffic.

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They intend to pass starboard side to starboard side.

It depends on which country you are referring to. There is a large body of legislation covering the various legal requirements for vessels. You need to consult the maritime regulations for the particular country in question.

To mark the shipping channel.

Losing your boat

The Slowest speed that it is still possible to maintain steering

They have been sold to civilians - the museum ships are all privately owned. However, the Navy removes everything you'd need to use it as a warship before they release it to civilians.

Because tides cause currents which the sailor must be aware of and they also change the depth of the water under the boat. Sailors must ensure that they do not ground.

Keep the marker to your port (left) side. Heading down stream it'll be to starboard.

Usually there will be a red marker to the starboard headed upstream, and you should keep between the buoys , sometimes there will be midstream buoys, or even preferred channel markers, marking safe deep water channels. They will be red over green, triangular, lettered or even numbered for starboard markers, and green over red, square, lettered or odd numbered for port side markers. Center channel markers may be yellow or white, hazard markers are black over white, or black over red. Inter-coastal waterway markers are yellow.

States have their own marker systems, heading up current though in all systems will be green to port, red to starboard and black marking hazards.

Lighted markers follow the same rules, green to port, red to starboard and white for hazards heading in from the sea/ocean. If the lights are moving they're on a vessel, stopped or anchored vessel should only show a white light or lights. Yellow lights indicate a vessel under tow.

Keep it on your starboard side.

Put it in reverse and accelerate.

The one that's least maneuverable.

In most states, and coastal waters of the US, children must be wearing their life vests on powered vessels, (and some sailboats) at all times unless the gunwhales of the vessel are sufficiently high enough to prevent their falling overboard. This precludes most vessels under 28 feet long. {oared vessels differ in these regulations from state to state, but generally are not covered under boating regulations for sail or powered vessels}.

You should already be aware of a boat approaching from astern ... your head needs to be on a swivel as the pilot at all times. You need to know everything about your surroundings. If you hear this signal you should probably slow down and let them pass safely. Don't crowd them or try to out run them.

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Usually one or more USCG-approved Class B-I or B-II are required.

According to US Coast Guard regulations (46 CFR 25.30):

At least one USCG-approved Class B-1 fire extinguisher is required on any powerboat with a permanently installed fuel tank.

A UL-listed 5-B:C extinguisher, with 2 pounds of dry chemical, may provide the basis for the extinguisher, but it must ALSO conform to USCG-approvals (proper corrosion protection, labeling, mounting bracket, etc).

A 4-pound CO2 extinguisher or 6 quarts foam extinguisher may also be rated for USCG B-1 service.

Powerboats over 26 feet may require additional extinguishers, as detailed in the related questions.

Up to 26 feet: one B-I extinguisher;

Over 26 but under 40 feet: two B-I extinguishers;

Over 40 feet but not over 65 feet: three B-I.

Note that two B-I extinguishers may be substituted for a B-II extinguisher.

NOTE: When a fixed fire extinguisher system is installed in the machinery space(s), it will replace one B-1 type portable extinguisher.

legality of having a pistol onboard a Sailboat in Galveston Bay and texas offshore waters

The yellow buoy is a warning that indicates underwater pipes or shoals. Boats need to stay clear of yellow buoys.

The card is required for operating a boat with a motor of 10 HP ... or a wind driven craft over 14 feet in length.

Producing no wake and not exceeding 5 MPH.