Question 1

Any action taken to avoid collision shall be:

Accepted Answer

Large enough to be readily apparent to the other vessel, and not result in another close-quarters situation. B is the best answer. Rule 8(a) requires collision-avoidance action, if the circumstances admit, to be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to good seamanship. Rule 8(b) requires alterations of course or speed, if the circumstances admit, to be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar. Rule 8(c) states that an alteration of course alone may be effective if made in good time, is substantial and does not result in another close-quarters situation, provided there is sufficient sea-room. Rule 8(d) requires action to result in passing at a safe distance. Rule 8(e) requires a vessel, if necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, to slacken speed or take the way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion.

Question 2

Rule 8(e) states that if necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall:

Accepted Answer

Slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion.. Rule 8(e): if necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion. Speed reduction is always available as a collision avoidance action, it is not a sign of weakness but of seamanship. In a developing close-quarters situation, reducing speed buys time for assessment.

Question 3

Rule 8(d) states that action to avoid collision shall be such as to result in passing at a safe distance. What additional guidance does Rule 8 give about the effectiveness of the action?

Accepted Answer

The effectiveness of the action shall be carefully checked until the other vessel is finally past and clear.. Rule 8(d): action taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such as to result in passing at a safe distance. The effectiveness of the action shall be carefully checked until the other vessel is finally past and clear. This means continuous monitoring after taking avoiding action, the situation can change, and a single action may not be sufficient. Keep checking until well clear.

Rule 8, questions and explanations

Any action taken to avoid collision shall be:

Rule 8(e) states that if necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall:

Rule 8(d) states that action to avoid collision shall be such as to result in passing at a safe distance. What additional guidance does Rule 8 give about the effectiveness of the action?

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Rule 8, questions and explanations

Questions

Any action taken to avoid collision shall be:

Rule 8(e) states that if necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall:

Rule 8(d) states that action to avoid collision shall be such as to result in passing at a safe distance. What additional guidance does Rule 8 give about the effectiveness of the action?

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