What should the operator of a power driven

They are important in helping reduce the risk of collision and injury and to keep everybody on the water running smoothly. Below are the four different approaches to be aware of and explanations behind what your role is as a boat operator. Both operators A and B must take early action to steer clear of each other and steer starboard to the right as soon as possible in order to avoid a collision. If a power-driven boat B is approaching from your port left you are the stand-on craft A and have the right-of-way.

You should maintain your speed and course and be ready to take evasive action. The approaching boat B must take early and substantial action to avoid your boat by reducing its speed and changing direction. Any vessel engaged in commercial fishing must take action to avoid any vessel that is not under command or restricted in their maneuverability.

Finally, if one notices that a vessel is operating in water too shallow for its safe passage, one should take appropriate action to give it ample room to navigate. Always take early and appropriate action to avoid a collision regardless of the situation.

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You should alter your speed and course, and approach non-powered craft with caution. You should reference these sectors relative to other boat traffic in order to determine who has the right-of-way. Port: If a power-driven boat approaches your boat from the port sector, maintain your course and speed with caution. You are the stand-on craft.

Starboard: If any vessel approaches your boat from the starboard sector, you must keep out of its way. You are the give-way craft.