Questions and Answers

 

Rule 2

 

Responsibility

 

Q 2-1           What is the aim of Rule 2 (a) ?

A 2-1           Rule 2 (a) and Par. 2.1 General.

                   Click on aim of Rule 2 for a summary

 

Q 2-2           What are good seamanship and special circumstances ?

A 2-2           Rule 2 (a) and (b) and Par. 2.2, Good seamanship and special circum­stances.

                   Click on good seamanship for a summary

 

Q 2-3           Give a few examples regarding negligence in complying with the Rules.

A 2-3           Par. 2.3, Negligence in complying with the Rules.

                   Click on negligenge for a summary

 

Q 2-4          Give some examples of precautionary measures required by good sea­manship or by     special circumstances.

A 2-4           Par. 2.4, Precautions required by good seamanship.

                   Clickon precautionary measurers for a summary

 

Q 2-5          Would you consider a give-way vessel at a distance of 5 miles to be an immediate     danger ?

A 2-5           No. But, depending on the size, speed and course of the give-way ves­sel (which can     be assessed on the radar), extra vigilance is required, especially if your own vessel is     also rather large, fast, with a stopping distance of 2 to 3 miles.

                  If at a distance of 2 to 3 miles (depending on the circumstance) the give- way vessel     does not show any incentive to alter course, I would start to take some precautionary     measures such as calling the ship on VHF, sounding a warning signal. If the give-way     vessel still does not react I will, in due course, seriously consider to apply Rule 17     and take action myself, such as reduce speed, stop engines, apply astern propulsion,     alter course.

                  If I do not feel confident about the situation because it looks too complex or I still lack     the necessary experience, I will immediately inform the master to assist me.

 

Q 2-6           Would you consider a complete steering gear failure in a narrow chan­nel to be an     immediate danger ?

A 2-6        Of course. As soon as the vessel is not under command (NUC), take all     precautionary measures such as showing the NUC lights or shapes and sounding the     sound signal - - — (U: You are running into danger). Re­duce your speed or stop the     ship by applying astern propulsion and hold the anchors ready to stop the vessel more     drastically if necessary. Make sure anchors can be dropped on the spot where you     are (e.g. cables, depth).

 

Q 2-7           Is it appropriate to make a personal call on a mobile phone (GSM) while 7ntering or     leaving a harbour ?

A 2-7           Marine Guidance Note (MGN 299 (M + F), Interference with safe nav­igation through     inappropriate use of mobile phones.

 

Q 2-8           In which circumstances is one allowed to depart from the Rules ?

A 2-8           Rule 2 (b) and Par. 2.5, Departure from the Rules.

                   Click on depart from the Rules for a summary

 

 







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