1. PPCDL STUDY GUIDE Module 1: General Boating Manoeuvres Rules of the Road Part 1 (Rules 1 - 19)
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2. Contents Topic Seamanship ----------------------
Safe Speed
Risk of Collision
Avoiding Collision
Crossing
Head On
Overtaking
Narrow Channel
Traffic Separation Scheme
Order of Right of Way
Restricted Visibility
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3. Good Seamanship Responsible Think Ahead Aware Practical (Rule 2 & 5)

4. Safe Speed Factors Speed where boat can:
(Rule 6)
Speed where boat can:
Take Proper & Effective Action
Stop Within Appropriate Distance
(based on prevailing conditions)
Wind, Sea and Current
Visibility
Factors
Background Lights
Traffic
Manoeuvrability
Relative Draught

5. If compass bearing to other boat remains relatively unchanged
Risk Of Collision
(Rule 7)
If in doubt, assume risk exist
If compass bearing to other boat remains relatively unchanged
risk EXISTS!

6. ALL parties responsible to avoid collision!
Avoiding Collision
(Rule 8,16 & 17)
Ample Time
Clear Action
Safe Distance
check until CLEAR!
Stand On
Give Way
Alter Course
Slow Down
Stop
ALL parties responsible to avoid collision!

7. Crossing For Power Driven Vessels Stand On Give Way
(Rule 15)
For Power Driven Vessels
Stand On
Give Way
Avoid crossing ahead of Stand On vessel

8. Head On For Power Driven Vessels
(Rule 14)
For Power Driven Vessels
Both vessels alter course to starboard

9. Overtaking For Any Vessels Stand On Give Way
(Rule 13)
For Any Vessels
22.5° - Overtaking exists
If in doubt, assume overtaking taking place
Stand On
Overtaking vessel keep out of way of overtaken vessel
Overtaking should not result in crossing situation
Give Way

10. Narrow Channel 1 long blast 1 long blast
(Rule 9)
Vessel <20m, Sailing & Fishing Vessel shall not impede
1 long blast
Crossing vessel give way
If overtaking, signal intention
1 long blast
Travel as near to starboard side

11. Traffic Separation Scheme
(Rule 10)
Follow designated traffic flow
Keep away from separation line
Join at small angle
Cross at right angle
Avoid anchoring
Exemption: R.A.M. engaged in maintenance works & laying submarine cable
Vessel <20m, Sailing & Fishing Vessel shall not impede, use inshore traffic zone
Separation line
Inshore traffic zone

12. Order Of Right of Way Not Under Command
(Rule 18)
NUC
Not Under Command
Restricted Ability to Manoeuvre
Fishing
Sailing
P. D. V.
Constrained by Draught
Except Narrow Channel, T.S.S & Overtaking Situations

13. Restricted Visibility
(Rule 19)
Recommended Actions
Slow Down … Safe Speed
Keep Engine Running
Avoid Altering Course to Port
Avoid Altering to vessels Aft and Abeam ? ? ? ?

14. Lights, Shapes & Distress
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