(COLLISION REGULATION)

RULE #9 NARROW CHANNEL

What is a narrow channel?

When approaching a narrow channel, stay to the starboard side and, using a
prolonged blast, announce your approach to vessels that may be around the
bend. When operating within a narrow channel, vessels must keep as near as
is safe and practical to the outer limit of a narrow channel on their starboard
side.
What action should you take when nearing a bend in a
narrow channel?

When nearing a bend in narrow channel, stay to the starboard

side and announce your approach to vessels that may be
around the bend by using a prolonged blast/signal. Vessels
must keep as near as is safe and practical to the outer limit of a
narrow channel on their starboard side.

Who has the right of way in a narrow channel?

A vessel in a narrow channel must keep as far to the

edge of the channel on the vessel's starboard (right) side
as is safe and practical.
Applying the Rule(s) and comments:In accordance with Rule 9 (d) (Narrow channels ), a
vessel (vessel A) shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if such crossing impedes the
passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within such channel or fairway
(vessel B).
In accordance with Rule 9 (d) (Narrow channels ), a vessel which can safely navigate
only within such channel or fairway (vessel B) may use the sound signal prescribed
in Rule 34 (d) (Manoeuvring and warning signals) if in doubt as to the intention of the
crossing vessel (vessel A).
In accordance with Rule 34 (d) (Manoeuvring and warning signals), if a vessel (vessel B)
fails to understand the intentions or actions of the other vessel (vessel A), or is in doubt
whether sufficient action is being taken by the other vessel (vessel A) to avoid collision,
the vessel in doubt (vessel B) shall immediately indicate such doubt by giving at least five
short and rapid blasts on the whistle.
In accordance with Rule 34 (d) (Manoeuvring and warning signals), sound signal may be
supplemented by a light signal of at least five short and rapid flashes.
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