1. 1 Rule of the Road Lesson 1 Covering: Rules 1 - 3

2. 2 Why do we need it?

3. 3

4. 4 Rule 1 – read!! So – where do these rules apply? So – where do these rules apply? Do they apply on the US/Canadian Great Lakes? Do they apply on the US/Canadian Great Lakes? Do they apply in the Panama Canal? Do they apply in the Panama Canal? Do they apply in Lake Geneva? Do they apply in Lake Geneva?

5. 5 Rule 1 (still) Para (b) What is a roadstead? What is a roadstead? Who is a Special Authority? Who is a Special Authority? Harbour Master, VTS Harbour Master, VTS Give an example of a Special Rule? Give an example of a Special Rule? Speed Limit Speed Limit

6. 6 Rule 1 para (d) What organization are the Rules taklking about here? What organization are the Rules taklking about here? IMO IMO Para (e) Para (e) This must be one of the longest sentences in history (106 words!) and, as a result, is one of the worst to read, with a series of let-out clauses for governments and other agencies in sections (b) to (e). But what is it talking about? This must be one of the longest sentences in history (106 words!) and, as a result, is one of the worst to read, with a series of let-out clauses for governments and other agencies in sections (b) to (e). But what is it talking about?

7. 7 Unusual Lights What is this you’re seeing? What is this you’re seeing?

8. 8 The Answer

9. 9 Now what are you seeing? Seen from Ahead Seen from side on

10. 10 The Answer

11. 11 Rule 2 Read para (a). What does this mean? Read para (a). What does this mean? It means that you MUST obey the rules! It means that you MUST obey the rules! Now read para (b). What does this mean? Now read para (b). What does this mean? It means that having obeyed the rules, if a collision is still going to occur, you MUST disobey the Rules to avoid the collision. It means that having obeyed the rules, if a collision is still going to occur, you MUST disobey the Rules to avoid the collision. Therefore, Rule 2 can be summed up as the “GET YOU” Rule. If you have a collision, this is one Rule that you will have disobeyed!!!! Therefore, Rule 2 can be summed up as the “GET YOU” Rule. If you have a collision, this is one Rule that you will have disobeyed!!!! Overall, Rule 2 says that YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE A COLLISION. Overall, Rule 2 says that YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE A COLLISION.

12. 12 Rule 3 - Definitions Para (a). Just what is a vessel? Para (a). Just what is a vessel? Para (b). When are you a Power Driven Vessel (PDV)? Para (b). When are you a Power Driven Vessel (PDV)? Para (c). When is a sailing vessel a PDV? Para (c). When is a sailing vessel a PDV? Para (d). What is a Fishing vessel? What is a Trolling Line? Para (d). What is a Fishing vessel? What is a Trolling Line? Para (e). What is a Seaplane? Para (e). What is a Seaplane?

13. 13 Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d) Para (f). When is a vessel Not Under Command (NUC)? Para (f). When is a vessel Not Under Command (NUC)? Para (g). What is a vessel Restricted in her Ability to Manoeuvre (RAM)? Para (g). What is a vessel Restricted in her Ability to Manoeuvre (RAM)? What is the difference between NUC and RAM? What is the difference between NUC and RAM? Which vessels are included as RAM and what about Para (g) vi – Towing. If you’re towing, are you always RAM? Which vessels are included as RAM and what about Para (g) vi – Towing. If you’re towing, are you always RAM?

14. 14 Towing – is this RAM?

15. 15 Is this RAM?

16. 16 Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d) Para (h). What are the important words in this paragraph for a vessel Constrained By her Draught (CBD)? Para (h). What are the important words in this paragraph for a vessel Constrained By her Draught (CBD)? Para (i). When are you underway? Para (i). When are you underway? It is important to note that being underway has absolutely NOTHING to do with moving through the water. You are still underway if your vessel was stopped, picking up a Pilot for example. It is important to note that being underway has absolutely NOTHING to do with moving through the water. You are still underway if your vessel was stopped, picking up a Pilot for example.

17. 17 Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d) Para (j). Homer Simpson - DOH! Para (j). Homer Simpson - DOH! Para (k). When are you in sight of one another? Para (k). When are you in sight of one another? For example, I’m not aware of any Law or Rules stating that a vessel MUST carry binoculars! For example, I’m not aware of any Law or Rules stating that a vessel MUST carry binoculars! Para (l). Just what is Restricted Visibility? Para (l). Just what is Restricted Visibility?

18. 18 Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d) Para (m). What is a Wing In Ground (WIG) craft? Para (m). What is a Wing In Ground (WIG) craft? As you can see, the one thing they definitely have not got is a Wing in the Ground! As you can see, the one thing they definitely have not got is a Wing in the Ground!

19. 19 RECAP Who do the Rules Apply to? Who do the Rules Apply to? Who can make Special Rules and if they do, where do they apply? Who can make Special Rules and if they do, where do they apply? What can the government of any state do with respect to the Rules? What can the government of any state do with respect to the Rules? Can a Sailing vessel be NUC? Can a Sailing vessel be NUC? Can a Sailing vessel be CBD? Can a Sailing vessel be CBD? Can a Fishing vessel be RAM? Can a Fishing vessel be RAM?

20. 20 Multi-choice Example Who do the rules apply to? Who do the rules apply to? –All vessels on the high seas and in any water connected therewith –All vessels at sea and in all waters connected therewith –Any vessel upon the high seas and in all seas connected therewith –All vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith