(iii) A vessel, the passage of which is not to be impeded remains fully obliged to comply with the Rules of this part when the two vessels are approaching one another so as to involve risk of collision.

Read the rule one more time and answer the questions:

How should the action to avoid collision be taken?

Why any alteration of the course or speed shall be large enough?

What may be the most effective action to avoid a close-quarters situation?

Why shall the effectiveness of the action taken to avoid collision be checked?

Why shall a vessel slacken her speed?

When shall a vessel take an early action to allow sufficient sea-room?

When is a vessel not relieved of the obligation not to impede the passage of another vessel?

(a) Any action taken to avoid collision shall be taken in accordance with the Rules of this Part and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship.

(b) Any alteration of course and/or speed to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar; a succession of small alterations of course and/or speed should be avoided.

(c) If there is sufficient sea-room, alteration of course alone may be the most effective action to avoid a close-quarters situation provided that it is made in good time, is substantial and does not result in another close-quarters situation.

(d) Action taken to avoid a 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.

(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.

(f)

(i) A vessel which, by any of these Rules, is required not to impede the passage or safe passage of another vessel shall, when required by the circumstances of the case, take early action to allow sufficient sea-room for the safe passage of the other vessel.

(ii) A vessel required not to impede the passage or safe passage of another vessel is not relieved of this obligation if approaching the other vessel so as to involve risk of collision and shall, when taking action, have full regard to the action which may be required by the Rules of this Part.

(iii) A vessel, the passage of which is not to be impeded remains fully obliged to comply with the Rules of this part when the two vessels are approaching one another so as to involve risk of collision.

Now read the rule aloud for at least FIVE times so as to implement words better in your speech.

Part 1

Put the words in the gaps:

restricted visibility – ограниченная видимость

apply to – применяться к

adapted to – адаптированы к

prevailing circumstances – сложившиеся обстоятельства

power-driven vessel – судно с механическим двигателем

immediate manoeuvre – немедленный маневр

have her engines ready for – держать свои машины готовыми

1. A power driven vessel shall ……………………………….. immediate manoeuvre.

2. This level of protection would be the best possible under the……………………………….

3. On a …………………………….. of 20 meters or more in length the masthead light shall be placed

4. These principles should ………….…… everyone.

5. They must be …………………. different screens.

6. All vessels must show lights if operating at night or in …………………………………….

7. A power driven vessel shall have her engines ready for ………………………………