ASA 103 ATONS: Markers, Bouys, Lights, Traffic,
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No vessel within 100 yards of a Navy vessel longer
Describe Naval Security
than 100 feet. Vessels within 500 yards must operate at
Zones
minimum speed.
This means you are leaving a dock or departing your
slip. It signals to others a change in status and that you
are getting underway.
What does one long blast
mean? A prolonged blast is also sounded when a vessel is
approaching a bend in a river where vessels coming
from another direction cannot be seen. It is
sometimes referred to as the "blind bend signal".
This means "I intend to leave you on MY starboard
side."
When you pass near another boat, you will maneuver
by leaving them on your right side as you pass. If you
What do two short blasts
are behind another boat, going the same direction
mean?
and about to overtake it, two short blasts means: "I
intend to pass you on YOUR port side, MY starboard
side."
Think of liquid highway lanes and passing lanes
, What do Three Short This means you are operating in astern propulsion,
Blasts mean? does not necessarily mean you are backing up.
One prolonged blast indicates you are getting under
way, followed by three short blasts (operating stern
What does One
propulsion) indicates you are backing up. This is what
Prolonged Blast + Three
is sounded when you are departing a dock in reverse.
Short Blasts mean?
This is technically two different signals in succession.
This is the DANGER signal. It says, I am unsure of your
intentions!
Remember, when you approach another vessel and
hear either one or two short blasts, and you both
What do Five Short Blasts understand their signal and can safely let them
mean? execute, you are then required to respond with the
same signal in response. If you don't understand their
intentions, or feel that their proposed maneuver is
dangerous to either vessel, then you are required to
sound the DANGER signal.
When crossing a traffic Avoid crossing, but if you must, cross at a right angle
separation zone (aquatic as quickly as is safe and possible.
center divider) what must
be considered?
Note your position relative to your destination and
plot a course for safe return to port. Post a lookout at
In reduced visibility, such
the bow. Rule 35g requires vessels under sail to make
as fog what are your
a sound signal of 1 long and 2 short blasts at 2minute
obligations?
intervals. Vessels under power 1 long blast every
2minutes.
Every vessel must proceed at a safe speed taking into
Rule 6
account conditions.
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Terms in this set (42)
No vessel within 100 yards of a Navy vessel longer
Describe Naval Security
than 100 feet. Vessels within 500 yards must operate at
Zones
minimum speed.
This means you are leaving a dock or departing your
slip. It signals to others a change in status and that you
are getting underway.
What does one long blast
mean? A prolonged blast is also sounded when a vessel is
approaching a bend in a river where vessels coming
from another direction cannot be seen. It is
sometimes referred to as the "blind bend signal".
This means "I intend to leave you on MY starboard
side."
When you pass near another boat, you will maneuver
by leaving them on your right side as you pass. If you
What do two short blasts
are behind another boat, going the same direction
mean?
and about to overtake it, two short blasts means: "I
intend to pass you on YOUR port side, MY starboard
side."
Think of liquid highway lanes and passing lanes
, What do Three Short This means you are operating in astern propulsion,
Blasts mean? does not necessarily mean you are backing up.
One prolonged blast indicates you are getting under
way, followed by three short blasts (operating stern
What does One
propulsion) indicates you are backing up. This is what
Prolonged Blast + Three
is sounded when you are departing a dock in reverse.
Short Blasts mean?
This is technically two different signals in succession.
This is the DANGER signal. It says, I am unsure of your
intentions!
Remember, when you approach another vessel and
hear either one or two short blasts, and you both
What do Five Short Blasts understand their signal and can safely let them
mean? execute, you are then required to respond with the
same signal in response. If you don't understand their
intentions, or feel that their proposed maneuver is
dangerous to either vessel, then you are required to
sound the DANGER signal.
When crossing a traffic Avoid crossing, but if you must, cross at a right angle
separation zone (aquatic as quickly as is safe and possible.
center divider) what must
be considered?
Note your position relative to your destination and
plot a course for safe return to port. Post a lookout at
In reduced visibility, such
the bow. Rule 35g requires vessels under sail to make
as fog what are your
a sound signal of 1 long and 2 short blasts at 2minute
obligations?
intervals. Vessels under power 1 long blast every
2minutes.
Every vessel must proceed at a safe speed taking into
Rule 6
account conditions.
