The answers can be found in the respective Rules and Paragraphs in the book"International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (Colregs) by Capt. Pierre Deseck and/or in the Colregs Presentation (on DVD), also by Capt. Pierre Deseck

Q = Question; A= Answer


Q 14-1
What action shall two power-driven vessels take to avoid collision when they are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses ?

A 14-1
Rule 14 (a) and Par. 14.1, Application and action to be taken, second paragraph.

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Q 14-2
Is Rule 14, Head-on situation applicable to sailing vessels ?

A 14-2
Rule 14 (a) and Par. 14.1, Application and action to be taken, first par­agraph.
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Q 14-3

When are two vessels meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal cours­es, by day and at night ?

A 14-3
Rule 14 (b) and Par. 14.2, When are two vessels meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses.
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Q 14-4

What should you understand by nearly reciprocal courses ?

A 14-4
Par. 14.2, When are two vessels meeting on reciprocal or nearly recip­rocal courses, second paragraph.

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Q 14-5

What must you do if you doubt as to whether an oncoming vessel is meeting on a reciprocal or nearly reciprocal course or not ?

A 14-5
Rule 14 (c) and Par. 14.3, In case of doubt.

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Q 14-6

How great should alteration of course be, and to which side, in order to create a clear avoiding action ?

A 14-6
Par. 14.3, In case of doubt, fourth paragraph.

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Q 14-7

When you alter your course positively to starboard for a head-on en­counter, what action should you expect from the other vessel ?

A 14-7
Par. 14.3, In case of doubt fifth paragraph.

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Q 14-8

You see another vessel slightly to starboard (more than half a compass point) and alternately you see her green and both sidelights. What should you do to avoid risk of collision ?

A 14-8 

Par. 14.3, In case of doubt sixth paragraph.

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Q 14-9

Explain what you understand by the saying:
    Green to green and red to red, perfect safety go ahead.

A 14-9
Par. 14.3, In case of doubt seventh paragraph.

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Q 14-10

What should you avoid by all means when you take avoiding action for a head-on en­counter ?

A 14-10 

Par. 14.3, In case of doubt eight paragraph.

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Q 14-11

When you alter course for another vessel which appropriate sound sig­nal should you give ?

A 14-11 

Par. 14.3, In case of doubt, ninth paragraph.