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Signals between Vessels
Information
Before we get into the requirements for signals, you must first understand
the terms we will use.
Term
Vessel
Definition
The word vessel includes every description of watercraft
including nondisplacement and seaplanes, used or
capable of being used as a means of transportation.
Power-Driven
Any vessel propelled by machinery.
Vessel
Sailing Vessel
Any vessel under sail, provided that propelling
machinery is not being used.
Engaged in
Fishing
Any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other
apparatus that restrict maneuverability, does not include
a vessel fishing with trolling or other fishing apparatus
that do not restrict maneuverability.
Not Under
Command
Any vessel that, through some exceptional
circumstances, is unable to maneuver as required by
rules and is therefore unable to keep out of way of
another vessel (i.e. broke down).
Restricted in Its Any vessel that, from the nature of its work, is restricted
Ability to
in its ability to maneuver as required by these rules and
Maneuver
is therefore unable keep out of the way of another
vessel.
Constrained by
A power-driven vessel that, because of draft in relation
Draft
to the available depth of water, is severely restricted in
its ability to deviate from the course it is following
(International Rules)
Under Way
Any vessel not at anchor, made fast to the shore, pier,
wharf, or aground.
Length and
Breadth
A vessel’s length overall and greatest beam or width.
Signals between Vessels, Continued
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