Part B – Steering

and Sailing Rules

REPORTERS:

ROMERO
PALAPAR
QUINTE
OTERO
 3.5 Explain the conduct of the vessel in narrow channel or in the traffic
separation scheme
When a vessel is navigating in a narrow channel or a traffic separation scheme, it must follow certain
rules and procedures to ensure safe passage and avoid collisions with other vessels.

• In a narrow channel, a vessel must keep to the starboard side of the channel
• Reduce its speed to a safe and appropriate level
• Overtaking with caution to avoid impeding the other vessel's passage.

• In a traffic separation scheme, vessels must navigate in accordance with the rules and
regulations established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• Use of designated traffic lanes, the requirement to navigate in a particular direction, and the
obligation to give way to certain types of vessels.
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 3.6 Explain the actions to be taken by sailing vessels when
approaching each other
When two sailing vessels are approaching each other, it is important for both vessels to take
appropriate actions to avoid collision and ensure safety. The actions to be taken by each vessel are
typically governed by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs).
Here are some of the general actions that should be taken:

1. Determine the risk of collision

2. Communication
3. Determine the right-of-way
4. Alter course or speed
5. Take early and substantial action
6. Avoid impeding the other vessel
7. Monitor the situation
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 3.7 Explains the actions between two-power driven vessels
approaching each other
When two power-driven vessels are approaching each other, the following actions should be taken in
accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs):

1. Both vessels should alter their course to starboard (right) to pass port to port ( left side to left side).
2. Both vessels should reduce their speed to a safe speed or to a speed that allows them to take
proper and effective action to avoid a collision.
3. Both vessels should maintain a safe distance from each other and avoid crossing ahead of each
other's bow.
4. If the vessels are in a narrow channel or fairway, the vessel which has the other vessel on her
starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid
crossing ahead of the other vessel.

5. Both vessels should sound the appropriate sound signals as required by COLREGs to indicate their
presence and intentions. The signals vary depending on the vessels' size, type, and maneuverability.
 3.8 Explain the actions and responsibilities between the different types
of vessels when approaching each other
When vessels approach each other, they need to follow certain actions and responsibilities to ensure
safe navigation and avoid collisions. The actions and responsibilities depend on the types of vessels
involved and the area in which they are operating. Here are the general guidelines:

1. When two power-driven vessels meet head-on, both vessels should alter their course to starboard (right)
to pass each other port-to-port (left side to left side). This is known as "port-to-port" passing.
2. When a power-driven vessel overtakes another vessel, it should keep clear of the vessel being overtaken
and pass it on its port (left) side.
3. When a vessel is being overtaken, it should maintain its course and speed, and it should not alter its course
until the overtaking vessel has passed and is clear
4. When a power-driven vessel meets a sailing vessel, the power-driven vessel should keep clear of the sailing vessel.
The sailing vessel has the right of way.
5. When two sailing vessels meet, the vessel on the starboard tack (wind coming from the right side) has the right of
way over the vessel on the port tack (wind coming from the left side).
6. When a vessel is in a narrow channel or fairway, it should keep to the starboard side of the channel or fairway.
7. When a vessel is in a restricted visibility situation, it should sound the appropriate signals to indicate its presence
and take necessary actions to avoid collisions.
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