1. Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to exist. 2. Proper use shall be made of radar equipment if fitted and operational, including long-range scanning to obtain early warning of […]

Navigating the open seas involves an inherent level of risk, and the ability to take decisive and effective action to avoid collisions is crucial for every mariner. Rule 8 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), outlines specific principles to guide vessels in avoiding collisions. […]

1. A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her starboard side as is safe and predictable. 2. A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the […]

(a) This rule applies to traffic separation schemes adopted by the Organization and does not relieve any vessel of her obligation under any other rule: (b) A vessel using a traffic separation shall: 1. proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general direction of traffic flow for that lane; 2. so far as practicable […]