Rule 14

Where is rule 14 found?

• Part D section 4

• Part A section 1

• Part B section 2

• Part C section 3

What does rule 14 cover?

• Anchoring situations

• Crossing situations

• Head-on situations

• Overtaking situations

In a head-on situation, which side should each vessel pass on?

• Stern

• Starboard

• Bow

• Port

When does a head-on situation exist according to Part B of rule 14?

• When a vessel sees the other ahead or nearly ahead

• When vessels are on reciprocal courses

• When vessels are in doubt

• When vessels are in sight of one another

What should vessels do if they are in doubt about a head-on situation?

• Wait for further instructions

• Assume it is a head-on situation and act accordingly

• Ignore the situation

• Assume it is not a head-on situation

What does Part C of rule 14 state?

• When in doubt, assume it is not a head-on situation

• When in doubt, assume it is a head-on situation and act accordingly

• When in doubt, do nothing

• When in doubt, ask for help

What does the term 'reciprocal' mean in the context of rule 14?

• 180 degrees from each other

• 90 degrees from each other

• 45 degrees from each other

• 360 degrees from each other

What should vessels do if they establish a risk of collision in a head-on situation?

• Stop immediately

• Alter course to starboard

• Alter course to port

• Continue on their course

What should vessels do once they are passed and clear in a head-on situation?

• Turn around

• Sound the horn

• Stop and wait

• Continue on their altered course

What does rule 14 determine about the action vessels must take in a head-on situation?

• Both vessels must alter course to port

• Both vessels must alter course to starboard

• The larger vessel must alter course

• Only one vessel needs to alter course