Restricted visibility means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog mist falling snow heavy rainstorms sandstorms or other similar causes.

Sailing vessel in restricted visibility. Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility. G The term vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre means a vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. Steering and Sailing Rules Section III Rule 19 applies to vessels that are not in sight of one another navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility.

This Rule applies to vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility. In or near an area of restricted visibility The term restricted visibility means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog mist falling snow heavy rainstorms sandstorms or any other similar causes whether by day or night the signals prescribed in this Rule shall be used as follows. BOTH INTERNATIONAL INLAND The steering and sailing rules for vessels in restricted visibility apply to vessels _____.

Sailing vessel means any vessel under sail. Unlike the rules of section II there are no vessels designated as the give way or stand on vessel. The term vessel engaged in fishing means any vessel fishing with nets lines trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict manoeuvrability but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict manoeuvrability.

Rules includes maritime rules and marine protection rules. Rule 10 falls within Section I of the Steering and Sailing Rules and is therefore subject to Rule 4 Application which states Rule this section apply in any condition of visibility. A vessel not under command a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre a vessel constrained by her draught a sailing vessel a vessel engaged in fishing and a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall instead of the signals prescribed in paragraphs a or b of this Rule sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes three blasts in succession namely one prolonged.

Good Vessels are in sight of one another Vessel A and vessel B are crossing so as to involve risk of collision Vessel A has vessel B on her own portside relative bearing PORT 045. The upper light should be red and the lower light should be green. In or near an area of restricted visibility whether by day or night the signals prescribed in this Rule shall be used as follows.

A A power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes one prolonged blast. A sailing vessel of any length with sidelights and a sternlight but not a combined lantern may also carry 2 all round lights in a vertical line at or near the top of the mast. Applying the Rule s and comments.