Sail Skills - ColRegs Free Guide to ColRegs (the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, the IRPCS or Collision Regs). Guidance covers all aspects with animations, pictures and diagrams. Aimed at small vessel users but suitable for professional mariners. Especially recommended for RYA examination candidates.
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ColRegs Home>ColRegs>Definitions>Close-Quarters Situation back to top A cargo vessel passing across the bows of another - seen from bridge View from the bridge - a cargo vessel passing across the bows of another Warship overtaking a sailing vessel - about 1 cable distant Warship overtaking a sailing vessel - about 1 cable distant We might have been much less happy had she suddenly appeared at high speed out of fog! Therefore, what is a close-quarters situation depends on the circumstances
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