Collision Regulations
Vessel - correct answer Watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of
transportation on water
Power driven vessel - correct answer Any vessel propelled by machinery
Sailing vessel - correct answer Any vessel under sail provided that propelling
machinery, if fitted, is not being used
Vessel engaged in fishing - correct answer Any vessel with nets, lines, trawls, or
other fishing apparatus which restrict manoeuvrability (does not include a vessel
fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict
manoeuvrability)
Seaplane - correct answer Any aircraft designed to manoeuvre on the water
Vessel not under command - correct answer A vessel which through SOME
EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCE is unable to manoeuvre and is therefore unable to
keep out of the way of another vessel
Vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre - correct answer Vessel which FROM
THE NATURE OF HER WORK is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre and is therefore
unable to keep out of the way of another vessel
Examples of VRAMs - correct answer - engaged in laying, servicing, or picking up a
navigation mark, submarine cable, or pipeline
- engaged in dredging, surveying, or underwater operations
- engaged in replenishing or transferring persons, provisions, or cargo while
underway
- engaged in the launching or recovery of aircraft
- engaged in mine clearance operations
