Comply with rule No-9. | |
Keep as near to the outer limit of the channel which lies on the starboard side. | |
Vessels of less than 20m in length, sailing vessel and fishing vessels are not suppose to impede our passage. However, comply with ROR if passage is impeded. | |
Shall not cross a narrow channel if such crossing impedes the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate in a narrow channel. | |
If intend to overtake other vessel, sound appropriate signals (¾ ¾ · or ¾ ¾ ··). | |
If the other vessel let us to overtake, she will assess the situation, take appropriate action for safe overtaking and sound in(¾ · ¾ ·) agreement. | |
When in a bend or an area where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening object, shall navigate with particular caution and sound a prolonged blast. | |
Avoid anchoring in a narrow channel. |
Engine at maneuvering speed. | |
Squat is calculated. | |
Speed is reduced. | |
Vessel on hand steering. | |
Extra look out posted. | |
Both the anchors are ready. | |
One person standby forward for emergency anchoring. | |
Bridge at alert status. | |
Know the shallow water effects, take appropriate actions when any of then noticed. | |
Interaction between the vessels. | |
Surging effect. | |
Reporting points. |