PALOMPON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KNVR / STC

Project : KNVR/STC

Course : Apprentice deck-officer

Location : P.I.T. Palompon

Participants : Selected Students

Subject : Maintain a safe navigational watch – Collision Regulations

Date : Week 15, April 2012

Time : 120 minutes

Requisites : Stationary

Attachments : None

Assignments : 11

Valuation : 100 points

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WORK PROPER EN NEAT.

LEAVE AT LEAST ONE LINE BETWEEN THE ANSWERS.

KEEP AT BOTH SIDES OF YOUR ANSWERING PAPER A MARGIN OF

TWO (2) CENTIMETRES

This exam is mainly based on the Dutch exam (BV3Z) for Collision Regulations
January1997.

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Assignment 1 (valuation 8 points)

Rule 1 - Application.

Rule 1(b) – quote:

“Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of special rules made
by an appropriate authority for … (certain areas) ”

(2) a. What is meant by “an appropriate authority” ?

(2) b. What certain areas are meant?

(2) c. “Such special rules shall conform as closely as possible to these Rules”
Explain this briefly.

(2) d. Give two examples of these special rules in the Philippines .

Assignment 2 (valuation 6 points)

Rule 3 - General definitions

(2) a. What does the term “vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre” mean?

(2) b. What does the term “vessel constrained by her draught ” mean?

(2) d. What is the meaning of the word “underway”?

Assignment 3 (valuation 3 points)

Rule 6 – Safe speed

(3) a. Mention four factors to determine a safe speed to be taken into account by all
vessels:

Assignment 4 (valuation 11 points)

Rule 7 - Risk of collision and

Rule 8 – Action to avoid collision

(2) a. Which considerations determine if “risk of collision” exists?

(3) b. Any action taken to avoid collision has to meet certain conditions.
What is required to meet these conditions?

(3) c. To avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation Rule 8 (e)
mentions three possibilities.
Mention these three possibilities.

(3) d. How must one check the effectiveness of the action taken?
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Assignment 5 (valuation 10 points)

Rule 9 - Narrow channels

In Rules 8, 9, 10 and 18 the term “not to impede” is used.

(3) a. Explain briefly the proper meaning of this term.

Vessel A is proceeding through a fairway, which for this vessel is not a narrow
channel. The oncoming vessel B however exhibits a cylinder. There is a risk of
collision.

(1) b. For what reason exhibits vessel B the cylinder?

(3) c. Which vessel is the give-way vessel?

Give a brief explanation.

(3) d. Describe the possible signals as vessel B intends to overtake

vessel A.

Assignment 6 (valuation 3 points)

Rule 13 – Overtaking

Rule 13 (a) – Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules of Part B, sections I and II any
vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel overtaken

(3) a. What is the meaning of the term “notwithstanding”?

Give an example.

Assignment 7 (valuation (4 points)

Rule 17 – Action by stand-on vessel

Rule 17 (a) ii – states that the stand-on vessel “ may however take action to avoid collision by
her manoeuvre alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the vessel required to keep
out of the way is not taking appropriate action in compliance with these Rules”

(2) a. The understanding of the word “may” is that it actually means “must”.
On which rule is this understanding based.
Explain this briefly.

A power-driven vessel which takes action in a crossing situation in accordance with Rule 17
(a) ii, shall not alter course to port for a vessel on her own port side.

(2) b. Explain briefly why it should be avoided to alter course to port.

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Assignment 8 (valuation 17)

Rule 18 – Responsibilities between vessels

(2) a A vessel constrained by her draught is considered to be “privileged” under

this Rule 18.
Explain this.

According to Rule 18 (c) a vessel engaged in fishing when under way shall, so far as possible
keep out of the way of a vessel not under command and a vessel restricted in her ability to
manoeuvre.

(2) b. Explain the wording : “so far as possible”

B – cable layer

A - Tug with tow

(2) c. What shape exhibits vessel A?

(2) d. What shape exhibits vessel B?

(1) e. What shapes exhibits the tow?

(2) f. What lights exhibit the towing vessel and the tow (> 200 m.)

(2) g. When is there risk of collision?

(2) h1. Which vessel has to give way according to the Rules.

(2) h2. Which rules are then applicable.

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Assignment 9 (evaluation 12 points) See diagram

Power driven vessel A and the sailing vessel B are meeting on reciprocal
courses. The risk of collision exists. Visibility is good.

(2) a. What lights or shapes shall the sailing vessel B exhibit?

(2) b. What lights or shapes shall the sailing vessel B exhibit when also being
propelled by machinery?

(2) c. As in the diagram, given below, do both vessels have to give way?
Give a brief explanation.

(3) d. What action will be taken according to the Rules?

(3) e. What action will be taken and by whom in restricted visibility?

Give a brief explanation

B A

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Assignment 10 (valuation 10 points)

Rule 19 - Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility

(3) a. Is there any difference in “Safe Speed” as meant in Rule 6 with “Safe Speed”
as meant in Rule 19?
Explain the answer.

(3) b. Rule 19(c) states:

“Every vessel shall have due regard to the prevailing circumstances and
conditions of restricted visibility.”
Explain this briefly.

(4) c. Situation: Restricted visibility Own ship: Heading North. Speed 15 Knots.
Radar range 12 M.
Two approaching targets have been plotted, (see diagram) both targets have a
CPA of less then half a mile.
Which action(s) have to be taken to by the Own Ship to avoid these close-
quarter situations?

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Assignment 11 (valuation 16 points)

Rules 20-30, Part C - Lights and shapes.

Rule 35, Part D – Sound signals in restricted visibility

Abbreviations;

W= White, G= Green, R= Red, Y=Yellow

Answer for each combination of lights the following questions:

1. What type of vessel is a, b, c and d?

2. Is vessel a, b, c and d also making way through the water?
3. What daylight shape(s) do the vessels a, b, c and d, have to show if
necessary?
4. What sound signal has to be given by a, b, c and d in restricted visibility?

a) O R b) O W
OW O R

OW OG

c) d) O R
OW O R
OW

OG OG OR

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