Question 1

A vessel wishes to attract the attention of another vessel. Under Rule 36, what may she do?

Accepted Answer

Make light or sound signals that cannot be confused with authorised signals under these Rules, or direct a spotlight towards the danger.. Rule 36: if necessary to attract the attention of another vessel, any vessel may make light or sound signals that cannot be mistaken for any signal authorised elsewhere in these Rules, or may direct a spotlight in the direction of the danger. She shall not use any lights that could be mistaken for the prescribed lights. The spotlight rule allows a vessel to shine a light toward a hazard to draw attention, useful for alerting a vessel on a collision course.

Question 2

A vessel is on a collision course and does not appear to have seen you. Under Rule 36, what may you do?

Accepted Answer

Make light or sound signals distinct from authorised signals, or direct a spotlight towards the danger without embarrassing any vessel.. Rule 36: if necessary to attract the attention of another vessel, any vessel may make light or sound signals that cannot be mistaken for any signal authorised elsewhere in the Rules, or may direct a spotlight in the direction of the danger, in such a way as not to embarrass any vessel. This is the 'attract attention' rule, separate from the danger signal (5 short blasts). A spotlight toward the approaching vessel is very effective.

Question 3

Under Rule 36, a signal used to attract the attention of another vessel must be such that:

Accepted Answer

It cannot be mistaken for any signal authorised elsewhere in the Rules. Rule 36: any light or sound signal used to attract attention shall be such that it cannot be mistaken for any signal authorised elsewhere in these Rules.

Rule 36, questions and explanations

A vessel wishes to attract the attention of another vessel. Under Rule 36, what may she do?

A vessel is on a collision course and does not appear to have seen you. Under Rule 36, what may you do?

Under Rule 36, a signal used to attract the attention of another vessel must be such that:

Practise this properly

Rule 36, questions and explanations

Questions

A vessel wishes to attract the attention of another vessel. Under Rule 36, what may she do?

A vessel is on a collision course and does not appear to have seen you. Under Rule 36, what may you do?

Under Rule 36, a signal used to attract the attention of another vessel must be such that:

Practise this properly