RULE 37: Distress Signals When a vessel is in distress and requires assistance she shall use or exhibit the signals described in Annexure IV to these regulations. Annexure IV – Distress signals Need of Assistance: The following signals, used or exhibited either together or separately, indicate distress and need of…
Rule 32: Definitions The word “whistle” means any sound signalling appliance capable of producing the prescribed blasts and which complies with the specifications in annex III to these regulations. Note: the annex is not included in these notes. The grade 11 and 12 learners are not required to know these…
RULE 20: Application Rules in this part shall be complied with in all weathers. The rules concerning lights shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise, and during such times no other lights shall be exhibited, except such lights as cannot be mistaken for the lights specified in these rules…
RULE 19: Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility This rule applies to vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility. Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and condition of restricted visibility. A power driven…
RULE 11: Application Rules in this section apply to all vessels in sight of one another. RULE 12: Sailing vessels When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision. One of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follow: when…
SECTION I – CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN ANY CONDITION OF VISIBILITY RULE 4 : Application. Rules in this section apply to any condition of visibility. RULE 5: Look-out. Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight as well by hearing as well as by all available…
