What is with your vessel B returning the same sound signals, this is not stated in the IRPCS.
jamesrawes 1 week ago
@jamesrawes Although the act of replying with confirmation may not be stated, this is a widely practiced norm in North American waters.
BoaterExam 3 days ago
what if the stand on vessel doesnt know what it means?
cbwein333 8 months ago
@cbwein333 Great question. This is why we stress that "EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action" must be taken. This will ensure a safe overtaking even if the stand-on vessel is unaware that you are overtaking her or does not understand your signals.
BoaterExam 8 months ago
@BoaterExam thank you!
@BoaterExam to.avoid.collision,the.vessel.in.doubt.by.giving.at.least.five.short.and.rapid.blast.on.the.whistle..Such.signal.may.be.supplemented.by.a.light.signal.of.at.least.five.short.and.rapid.flashes..this.is.from.rule.34.of.Collision.Regulation.to.Avoid.Collision.at.Sea..(COLREG)
MrJholand7 7 months ago
a big help 2 us.,.,thnks
bolivarreno 1 year ago
What is with your vessel B returning the same sound signals, this is not stated in the IRPCS.
jamesrawes 1 week ago
@jamesrawes Although the act of replying with confirmation may not be stated, this is a widely practiced norm in North American waters.
BoaterExam 3 days ago
what if the stand on vessel doesnt know what it means?
cbwein333 8 months ago
@cbwein333 Great question. This is why we stress that "EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action" must be taken. This will ensure a safe overtaking even if the stand-on vessel is unaware that you are overtaking her or does not understand your signals.
BoaterExam 8 months ago
@BoaterExam thank you!
cbwein333 8 months ago
@BoaterExam to.avoid.collision,the.vessel.in.doubt.by.giving.at.least.five.short.and.rapid.blast.on.the.whistle..Such.signal.may.be.supplemented.by.a.light.signal.of.at.least.five.short.and.rapid.flashes..this.is.from.rule.34.of.Collision.Regulation.to.Avoid.Collision.at.Sea..(COLREG)
MrJholand7 7 months ago
a big help 2 us.,.,thnks
bolivarreno 1 year ago