Basic Seamanship
Learning Objectives
By the end of the module, Sea Cadets will be able to:
(a) understand the importance of Rules of the Road to seafarers
(b) describe the ground rules for vessels to operate in a safe environment
Basic Seamanship: Rules of the Road
International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea (COLREGS)
In the same way that cars on the road follow traffic rules to avoid accidents and to arrive at their destination safely, vessels also follow a set of 'traffic rules'. The following are 17 rules that vessels will need to follow.
As instructed, view the videos and understand more on these rules.
Rule 5: Look Out
Rule 6: Safe Speed
Rule 7: Risk of Collision
Rule 8: Action to Avoid Collision
Rule 9: Narrow Channel
Rule 10: Traffic Separation Schemes
Rule 12: Sailing Vessels
Rule 13: Overtaking
Rule 14: Head-on Situation
Rule 15: Crossing Situation
Rule 16: Action by Give-way Vessel
Rule 17: Action By Stand-on Vessel
Rule 19: Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
Rule 21: Definitions
(Lights & Shapes)
Rule 22: Visibility of Lights
Rule 34: Manoeuvring & Warning Signals
(Sounds Signals )
Rule 35: Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
(Sound Signals)