Deck: Rules of the Road

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are involved in a crossing situation with a vessel off your port bow. The other vessel is showing a high intensity all-round flashing red light. Which action should you take?

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cd cdholland · Apr 9, 2017

What is it?

dn dna194 · May 31, 2017

it's a WIG

da davlou · May 15, 2019

If a WIG is going to cross me whether it's my port or starboard I am going to keep out of it's way. Maintaining course and speed in this situation, in my opinion, is risky business. Be safe not sorry.

Ma Marco Polo · May 30, 2019

Do WIGs still exist?

Deck: Rules of the Road

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are involved in a crossing situation with a vessel off your port bow. The other vessel is showing a high intensity all-round flashing red light. Which action should you take?

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