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46 CFR §185.304

46 CFR Part 185

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(a) The movement of vessel shall be under the direction and control of the master or a licensed mate at all times. The master shall operate the vessel keeping the safety of the passengers and crew foremost in mind by directing the vessel in order to prevent a casualty. Special attention should be paid to:

§ 185.304 § 185.304 Navigation underway.

(a)The movement of vessel shall be under the direction and control of the master or a licensed mate at all times. The master shall operate the vessel keeping the safety of the passengers and crew foremost in mind by directing the vessel in order to prevent a casualty. Special attention should be paid to:

(1)The current(s) velocity and direction of the transiting area;

(2)Tidal state;

(3)Prevailing and forecasted visibility and environmental conditions, including wind and waves;

(4)Density of marine traffic;

(5)Potential damage caused by own wake;

(6)The danger of each closing visual or radar contact;

(7)Vessel's handling characteristics; and

(8)Magnetic variation and deviation errors of the compass.

(b)Masters of vessels not greater than 65 ft (19.8 m) in length must have means available, satisfactory to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), to obtain or monitor the latest marine broadcast in order to comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. [CGD 85-080, 61 FR 1005, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51359, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2007-0030, 75 FR 78092, Dec. 14, 2010]

(a)The movement of vessel shall be under the direction and control of the master or a licensed mate at all times. The master shall operate the vessel keeping the safety of the passengers and crew foremost in mind by directing the vessel in order to prevent a casualty. Special attention should be paid to:

(1)The current(s) velocity and direction of the transiting area;

(2)Tidal state;

(3)Prevailing and forecasted visibility and environmental conditions, including wind and waves;

(4)Density of marine traffic;

(5)Potential damage caused by own wake;

(6)The danger of each closing visual or radar contact;

(7)Vessel's handling characteristics; and

(8)Magnetic variation and deviation errors of the compass.

(b)Masters of vessels not greater than 65 ft (19.8 m) in length must have means available, satisfactory to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), to obtain or monitor the latest marine broadcast in order to comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. [CGD 85-080, 61 FR 1005, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51359, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2007-0030, 75 FR 78092, Dec. 14, 2010]

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A power-driven vessel is making way in dense fog. Her master posts a dedicated look-out on the bow who monitors by sight and hearing, while the officer of the watch maintains radar watch on the bridge. The master also monitors AIS. Which statement best characterizes compliance with Rule 5?

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