Questions about vessels;

(Q) Define a vessel not under command?
(a) A vessel through some exceptional circumstances is unable to deviate from the course she is following.

(Q) Define some exceptional circumstances?
(a) Engine failure, lost rudder, lost steering, crew all have food poisoning, vessel sinking, fatigued crew but this should never happen, radio communication lost.

(Q) Misuse of not under command lights is a common thing, so why do vessels do it?
(a) To keep other vessels away from them.

(Q) If you saw a vessel misusing not under command lights what would you do?
(a) Report the vessel to the coastguard.

(Q) A vessel constrained by her draught, usually what type of vessel is she?
(a) A Super-tanker.

(Q) What cargo could she be carrying?
(a) Crude oil.

(Q) What would happen if you stood on to a vessel constrained by her draught?
(a) Nothing should happen, the captain of the vessel constrained by her draught should be navigating with particular caution because of his special condition.

(Q) What would happen to the tanker if he could not stop his vessel quick enough because you stood on?
(a) He could easily go aground and rip his tanks open.

(Q) What damage would happen to the sea and coast?
(a) There would be an ecological disaster, all sea life would perish and the beaches would take forever to clean up.

(Q) So it would be best to stay clear of a vessel constrained by her draught if possible?
(a) Yes.

(Q) What 2 vessels can stand-on for a vessel constrained by her draught?
(a) A vessel not under command and a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.

(Q) Define a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre?
(a) A vessel through the nature of his work cannot deviate from his course he is following.

(Q) What types of vessels can be restricted in her ability to manoeuvre?
(a) A seismic vessel, a minesweeper, a vessel towing something, someone being transferred between 2 vessels, an aircraft carrier.