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When is a vessel considered to be overtaking?
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When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam
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When are two vessels considered to be in a head-on situation?
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1. meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses 2. can see mast lights at night and both side lights 3. risk of collision exists |
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Hierarchy (8 types)
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New Reels Catch Fish So Purchase Some Weekly -not under command, restricted in ability to maneuver, constrained by draft, fishing vessel, sailing vessel, power driven vessel, seaplanes, wigs |
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Define Masthead light
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Combines with sidelights for 225 degrees of unbroken light |
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Define Sidelights
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Port, left, red 22.5 degrees past the mast light Starboard, right, green, 22.5 degrees Combines with masthead lights for 225 degrees of unbroken light |
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Define sternlight
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White light, 135 degrees, visible from 67.5 degrees on each side
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Define Towing Light
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A yellow light having the same characteristics as a sternlight
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Define flashing light
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Flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute |
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