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When was Vessel States created?
Vessel States was created on 2006-04-11.
IN periods of reduced visibility what equipment is essential to signal the vessel operator's intentions or position?
its easy sound signal
What is being signal when you hear 5 short from another vessels horn?
When vessels in sight of one another are approaching each other and from any cause either vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of the other, or is in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision, the vessel in doubt shall immediately indicate such doubt by giving at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short blasts from another vessels?
When vessels in sight of one another are approaching each other and from any cause either vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of the other, or is in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision, the vessel in doubt shall immediately indicate such doubt by giving at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle
What is the meaning of USS in navy vessel?
It stands for United States Ship
If another boat signals their intentions to pass you astern what should you do?
Depending on which side they intend to pass you on, they should give you and audible horn blast. One blast indicates passing on the starboard and tow blasts indicate passing on the port. Remember to return the same audible horn signal to let them know that you heard them and are aware of their intentions. One blast from them gets one blast from you and so on. The vessel being passed will remain the Stand - on vessel, which means you do not alter your course or speed. They, being the Give-way vessel must alter speed and course to pass.
If another boat signals intentions to pass you from astern what should you do?
Depending on which side they intend to pass you on, they should give you and audible horn blast. One blast indicates passing on the starboard and tow blasts indicate passing on the port. Remember to return the same audible horn signal to let them know that you heard them and are aware of their intentions. One blast from them gets one blast from you and so on. The vessel being passed will remain the Stand - on vessel, which means you do not alter your course or speed. They, being the Give-way vessel must alter speed and course to pass.
What is being signal when you hear five short blasts from another vessel's horn?
From the USCG Navigational Rules of the Road (International and Inland.)Rule 34Maneuvering and Warning Signals(d) When vessels in sight of one another are approaching each other and from any cause one fails to understand the intentions or actions of another, or is in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision, the vessel in doubt shall immediately indicate such doubt by giving at least 5 short and rapid blasts of the ships whistle.
What is the United States navy's definition of a ship?
A vessel that cannot be hauled aboard or carried by another
What is the answer to the analogy paddle is to canoing as an is to rowing?
a paddle is to canoeing as an.....OAR...is to rowing
What do short horn blasts from another vessel mean in a meeting situation?
In the Navy, it means there is an eminent collision.With all due respect, this is an incorrect answer.From the 1972 Convention of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.InternationalSounds and Light signalsRule 34(D) When vessels are in sight of one another and from any cause either vessels fails to understand the intentions or actions of the other, or is in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision, the vessel in doubt SHALL immediately indicate the doubt by giving at least 5 short and rapid blasts of the whistle.
What is being signaled when you hear 5 short horn blasts from another vessels horn?
they are indicating a dangerous situation exist
