What should the operators of two powered vessels do that approach each other and ahead on situation?

Many collisions between vessels result from a lack of understanding of the rules of safe navigation.

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• General notes
• What happens if two ships are approaching each other head on?
• What do you do when you approach another vessel head?
• When two powered vessels meet head on who must give way?
• When two boats meeting head on both vessels should?
• Position and Momentum Operators in Quantum Mechanics
• When two powerboats or PWC's are traveling directly at each other in a head on situation which answer best describes what should happen?
• When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water?
• When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water the vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision vessel a is called which of the following?
• What action would you take if you encounter a head on situation?
• When approaching another boat head on you should steer to starboard and sound how many horn blasts?
• Which of the following actions is required of powerboat a when approaching sailboat B head on in darkness or reduced visibility?
• What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give way vessel?
• What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head on?
• What should you do when you are approaching another vessel and uncertain whether you are in crossing or overtaking situation?
• What should the operator of Powerboat a do when approaching a very large vessel?
• What ship is obliged to fully comply with the regulation when two vessel is approaching one another that involves collision?
• When 2 power driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision who has the right way?
• What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by a sailboat?
• Which of the following is an operator's first priority if they are involved in an accident with another vessel?
• When two power driven vessels are crossing to involve risk of collision which vessel shall keep out of the way of the other vessel?
• When two vessels are in a crossing situation the vessel that must maintain course and speed?
• When the operator of a give way vessel is taking action to avoid collision which of the following actions are acceptable?
• What happens if two ships are approaching each other head on?
• What should be done if you happen to collide with another vessel?
• When 2 sailboats are approaching which has the right of way?

The information on this page is based on the requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972) - COLREGs, and Victorian marine legislation.

When each has the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is leeward.

When a sailing vessel with the wind on its port side sees another sailing vessel to windward and cannot determine with certainty whether that sailing vessel has the wind on its port or its starboard, it shall keep out of the way of that other sailing vessel.

Power-driven vessels shall keep out of the way of sailing vessels and rowing boats;

Power-driven vessels meeting head-on or nearly head-on so as to involve risk of collision shall alter course to starboard so that each may pass on the port side of the other.

When two power-driven vessels are crossing, the vessel with the other on its starboard side shall keep out of the way and avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel. The other vessel must maintain its course and speed until it is apparent that the vessel required to give way is not taking appropriate action.

• The master of a vessel under way in a channel or fairway must ensure that the vessel keeps to the right of the centre of the channel or fairway.
• The master of a vessel under way in a channel or fairway must ensure that the vessel keeps out of the way of a vessel that can only safely navigate within the channel or fairway.
• All vessels in narrow channels shall keep, as far as practicable, to the starboard side of the channel.
• A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway.
• A vessel shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if such crossing impedes the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within such a channel or fairway.  The latter vessel may use a permitted sound signal if in doubt as to the intention of the crossing vessel.
• Any vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case permit, avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
• A sailing vessel and a vessel under 20 m in length shall not impede the passage of any vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.

All vessels, whether sail or power, overtaking another vessel when the boats are in sight of one another shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken. If a vessel is coming up with another vessel from any direction, which is more than 22.5 degrees (in the shaded arc of the diagram below) abaft her beam, it shall be deemed to be the overtaking vessel until finally past and clear.

General notes

• If in doubt, assume that you are the overtaking vessel and keep clear. Alteration of course by either vessel does not relieve the overtaking vessel of the responsibility of keeping clear.
• If overtaking or approaching a vessel engaged in water-skiing always keep at least 50m from the skier and vessel combination.

• The vessel giving way shall take early and positive avoiding action; make course/speed alterations obvious to the other vessel; avoid crossing ahead of the vessel with right of way; if necessary stop or reverse.
• A series of five or more short and rapid blasts on a whistle or horn should be used to indicate that insufficient action is being taken to avoid collision.
• The vessel with the right of way shall keep its course and speed. It should take avoiding action only if that taken by the giving-way vessel is insufficient. If necessary it should take whatever action is available to keep clear and avoid a collision.
• If a power-driven vessel is taking action to avoid a collision with another power-driven vessel, it shall, if possible, avoid altering course to port.
• This action does not relieve the vessel operator of handling obligations.

In restricted visibility, reduce to minimum speed. When hearing the fog signal of another vessel ahead, proceed with caution until danger of collision is over or stop until you have ascertained the danger.

Read about navigation lights.

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There are rules that every operator must follow when encountering other vessels.

Two terms help explain these rules.

• Give-way vessel: The vessel that is required to take early and substantial action to keep well away from other vessels by stopping, slowing down, or changing course. Avoid crossing in front of other vessels. Any change of course and/or speed should be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel. (A series of small changes should be avoided.)
• Stand-on vessel: The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. If you must take action, do not turn toward the give-way vessel or cross in front of it.

The action a vessel operator should take when encountering another vessel depends on the answers to two questions.

• How are the two vessels propelled?
  • Two power-driven vessels
  • Two sailing vessels
  • A power-driven vessel and a sailing vessel
• How are the two vessels approaching one another?
  • Meeting head-on: A vessel operator sees another vessel ahead or nearly ahead
  • Paths that cross: Two vessels are on crossing paths so as to involve risk of collision
  • Overtaking: A vessel is coming upon another vessel from behind or nearly behind the other vessel

If two powered vessels approach each other in a head-on situation Both Should Stay Right And Prepare To Give Way. That means to pass each other port to port, or left side to left side, just like cars on a highway.

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What happens if two ships are approaching each other head on?

Each boat alters course to starboard (right) and passes port to port (left). Always assume this situation exists.

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What do you do when you approach another vessel head?

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When two powered vessels meet head on who must give way?

Both International and Inland Rules state that when two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side (the give-way vessel) must keep out of the way. As the give-way vessel it is your duty to avoid a collision.

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When two boats meeting head on both vessels should?

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Position and Momentum Operators in Quantum Mechanics

When two powerboats or PWC's are traveling directly at each other in a head on situation which answer best describes what should happen?

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When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water?

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When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water the vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision vessel a is called which of the following?

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What action would you take if you encounter a head on situation?

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When approaching another boat head on you should steer to starboard and sound how many horn blasts?

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Which of the following actions is required of powerboat a when approaching sailboat B head on in darkness or reduced visibility?

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What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give way vessel?

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What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head on?

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What should you do when you are approaching another vessel and uncertain whether you are in crossing or overtaking situation?

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What should the operator of Powerboat a do when approaching a very large vessel?

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What ship is obliged to fully comply with the regulation when two vessel is approaching one another that involves collision?

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When 2 power driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision who has the right way?

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What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by a sailboat?

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Which of the following is an operator's first priority if they are involved in an accident with another vessel?

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When two power driven vessels are crossing to involve risk of collision which vessel shall keep out of the way of the other vessel?

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When two vessels are in a crossing situation the vessel that must maintain course and speed?

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When the operator of a give way vessel is taking action to avoid collision which of the following actions are acceptable?

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What happens if two ships are approaching each other head on?

Each boat alters course to starboard (right) and passes port to port (left). Always assume this situation exists.

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What should be done if you happen to collide with another vessel?

Take the following actions if you have been involved in a collision:

1. stop and identify yourself, your vessel, your home port, and your ports of origin and destination to the other craft.
2. assist the crew of the other vessel if it is safe to do so.

When 2 sailboats are approaching which has the right of way?

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