Ror 3238
Ror 3238
Ror 3238
Rule 32
Definitions
The word ‘whistle’ means…
Any sound signalling appliance
Capable of producing the prescribed ‘Blasts’
Complied with spec per Annex 3
The term ‘short blast’ means…
A blast of about one second duration
The term ‘prolonged blast’ means…
A blast of from four to six seconds duration
Part D Sound and Lights Signals
Sound signals
Whistle
capable, complies Annex III
Short blast
duration 1 sec
Prolonged blast
duration 4-6 sec
Bell & Gong
no sound confusion
Part D Sound and Lights Signals
Rule 33
Equipment for sound signals
A vessel of 12m or more …
A Whistle
A Bell
A vessel of 100m or more
A Whistle
A Bell (forward part)
A Gong (aft part)
Part D Sound and Lights Signals
Rule 33
Equipment for sound signals
The tone and sound to be distinctive as per
Spec. in Annex III
Can be replaced by simulated sounds
Manual sounding shall be possible
A vessel less than 12m
Not obliged to carry as above
To be provided with efficient substitute
Rule 34
Manoeuvring and warning Signals
Vessel in sight of one another
I am altering my course to Starboard -
I am altering my course to Port --
I am operating Astern propulsion ---
Fail to undertsand your intention -----
(short & rapid)
Can supplement above signals
with similar Light signals
duration of each flash about 1 sec
interval about 1 sec
interval between signals < 10 sec
Light’s visibility 5 miles ARnd
Part D Sound and Lights Signals
Rule 34
When in sight of one another in a narrow
channel or fairway (in compliance w/Rule 9)
I intend to overtake you on your starboard
side sound __-
I intend to overtake you on your port side
sound _ _ --
If agree sound _-_-
If disagree sound -----
Part D Sound and Lights Signals
Rule 34
A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a
channel or fairway where other vessels may
be obscured by obstructions….
Nearing a bend and unable to see beyond
would sound one prolonged blast.
If in range of audibility would reply with one
prolonged blast.
May Direct the Beam of her Searchlights in the direction of the danger