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

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Rule of the RoadRule of the Road

Lesson 1Lesson 1

Covering: Rules 1 - 3Covering: Rules 1 - 3

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Why do we need it?Why do we need it?

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Rule 1 – read!!Rule 1 – read!!

• So – where do these rules apply? So – where do these rules apply?

• Do they apply on the US/Canadian Do they apply on the US/Canadian Great Lakes?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?

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Rule 1 (still) Para (b)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, VTSHarbour Master, VTS

• Give an example of a Special Rule?Give an example of a Special Rule?

• Speed LimitSpeed Limit

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Rule 1 para (d)Rule 1 para (d)

• What organization are the Rules taklking What organization are the Rules taklking about here?about here?

• IMOIMO

• Para (e)Para (e)• This must be one of the longest sentences This must be one of the longest sentences

in history (106 words!) and, as a result, is in history (106 words!) and, as a result, is one of the worst to read, with a series of let-one of the worst to read, with a series of let-out clauses for governments and other out clauses for governments and other agencies in sections (b) to (e). But what is it agencies in sections (b) to (e). But what is it talking about?talking about?

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Unusual LightsUnusual Lights

• What is this you’re seeing?What is this you’re seeing?

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The AnswerThe Answer

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Now what are you seeing?Now what are you seeing?

Seen from Ahead

Seen from side on

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The AnswerThe Answer

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Rule 2Rule 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 It means that having obeyed the rules, if a

collision is still going to occur, you MUST disobey collision is still going to occur, you MUST disobey the Rules to avoid the collision.the Rules to avoid the collision.

• Therefore, Rule 2 can be summed up as the “GET Therefore, Rule 2 can be summed up as the “GET YOU” Rule. If you have a collision, this is one YOU” Rule. If you have a collision, this is one Rule that you will have disobeyed!!!!Rule that you will have disobeyed!!!!

• Overall, Rule 2 says that Overall, Rule 2 says that YOU ARE NOT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE A COLLISION.ALLOWED TO HAVE A COLLISION.

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Rule 3 - DefinitionsRule 3 - Definitions

• Para (a). Just what is a vessel?Para (a). Just what is a vessel?

• Para (b). When are you a Para (b). When are you a PPower ower DDriven riven VVessel (PDV)?essel (PDV)?

• Para (c). When is a sailing vessel a Para (c). When is a sailing vessel a PDV?PDV?

• Para (d). What is a Fishing vessel? Para (d). What is a Fishing vessel? What is a Trolling Line?What is a Trolling Line?

• Para (e). What is a Seaplane? Para (e). What is a Seaplane?

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Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d)Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d)

• Para (f). When is a vessel Para (f). When is a vessel NNot ot UUnder nder CCommand (NUC)?ommand (NUC)?

• Para (g). What is a vessel Para (g). What is a vessel RRestricted in her estricted in her AAbility to bility to MManoeuvre (RAM)?anoeuvre (RAM)?

• What is the difference between NUC and What is the difference between NUC and RAM?RAM?

• Which vessels are included as RAM and Which vessels are included as RAM and what about Para (g) vi – Towing. If you’re what about Para (g) vi – Towing. If you’re towing, are you always RAM?towing, are you always RAM?

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Towing – is this RAM?Towing – is this RAM?

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Is this RAM?Is this RAM?

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Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d)Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d)

• Para (h). What are the important words in Para (h). What are the important words in this paragraph for a vessel this paragraph for a vessel CConstrained onstrained BBy y her her DDraught (CBD)?raught (CBD)?

• Para (i). When are you underway? Para (i). When are you underway?

• It is important to note that being underway It is important to note that being underway has absolutely NOTHING to do with moving has absolutely NOTHING to do with moving through the water. You are still underway through the water. You are still underway if your vessel was stopped, picking up a if your vessel was stopped, picking up a Pilot for example.Pilot for example.

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Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d)Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d)

• Para (j). Homer Simpson - DOH!Para (j). Homer Simpson - DOH!

• Para (k). When are you in sight of one Para (k). When are you in sight of one another? another?

• For example, I’m not aware of any For example, I’m not aware of any Law or Rules stating that a vessel Law or Rules stating that a vessel MUST carry binoculars!MUST carry binoculars!

• Para (l). Just what is Restricted Para (l). Just what is Restricted Visibility?Visibility?

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Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d)Rule 3 – Definitions (Cont/d)

• Para (m). What is a Para (m). What is a WWing ing IIn n GGround round (WIG) craft?(WIG) craft?

• As you can see, the one thing they As you can see, the one thing they definitely have not got is a Wing in definitely have not got is a Wing in the Ground!the Ground!

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RECAPRECAP

• Who do the Rules Apply to?Who do the Rules Apply to?• Who can make Special Rules and if Who can make Special Rules and if

they do, where do they apply?they do, where do they apply?• What can the government of any What can the government of any

state do with respect to the Rules?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?

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Multi-choice ExampleMulti-choice Example

• Who do the rules apply to?Who do the rules apply to?– All vessels on the high seas and in any All vessels on the high seas and in any

water connected therewithwater connected therewith– All vessels at sea and in all waters All vessels at sea and in all waters

connected therewithconnected therewith– Any vessel upon the high seas and in all Any vessel upon the high seas and in all

seas connected therewithseas connected therewith– All vessels upon the high seas and in all All vessels upon the high seas and in all

waters connected therewithwaters connected therewith