ppcdl study guide module 1: general boating manoeuvres rules of the road part 1 (rules 1 - 19) 1 -...

PPCDL STUDY GUIDEModule 1:

General Boating ManoeuvresRules of the Road Part 1

(Rules 1 - 19)

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Topic

Seamanship ----------------------Safe Speed -----------------------Risk of Collision -----------------Avoiding Collision ---------------Crossing ---------------------------Head On ---------------------------Overtaking ------------------------Narrow Channel -----------------Traffic Separation Scheme ----Order of Right of Way ----------Restricted Visibility --------------

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Good Seamanship(Rule 2 & 5)

Responsible

Think Ahead

Aware

Practical

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Safe SpeedSpeed where boat can: Take Proper & Effective Action Stop Within Appropriate Distance(based on prevailing conditions)

(Rule 6)

Factors

Visibility

Traffic

Manoeuvrability

Background Lights

Wind, Sea and Current

Relative Draught

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Risk Of CollisionIf in doubt, assume risk exist

(Rule 7)

If compass bearing to other boat remains relatively unchanged

risk EXISTS!

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Avoiding CollisionAmple TimeClear ActionSafe Distance

(Rule 8,16 & 17)

check until CLEAR!

ALL parties responsible to avoid collision!

Stand On

Give WayAlter CourseSlow DownStop

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CrossingFor Power Driven Vessels

(Rule 15)

Stand OnGive Way

Avoid crossing ahead of Stand On vessel

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Head On

Both vessels alter course to starboard

(Rule 14)

For Power Driven Vessels

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Overtaking

Overtaking vessel keep out of way of overtaken vessel

For Any Vessels

22.5° - Overtaking exists

22.5° - Overtaking exists If in doubt, assume overtaking taking place

Stand On

Give Way

Overtaking should not result in crossing situation

(Rule 13)

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Narrow Channel(Rule 9)

Travel as near to starboard side

Vessel <20m, Sailing & Fishing Vessel shall not impede

Crossing vessel give way

1 long blast

1 long blast

If overtaking, signal intention

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Traffic Separation Scheme

Follow designated traffic flowKeep away from separation lineJoin at small angleCross at right angleAvoid anchoring

(Rule 10)

Vessel <20m, Sailing & Fishing

Vessel shall not im

pede, use

inshore traffic zone

Separation line

Inshore traffic

zone

Exemption: R.A.M. engaged in maintenance works & laying submarine cable

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Order Of Right of Way(Rule 18)

Except Narrow Channel, T.S.S & Overtaking Situations

NUCNot Under Command

Restricted Ability to Manoeuvre

Fishing

Sailing

P. D. V.

Constrained by Draught

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Restricted VisibilityRecommended ActionsSlow Down … Safe SpeedKeep Engine RunningAvoid Altering Course to PortAvoid Altering to vessels Aft and Abeam

(Rule 19)

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