Action with a seismic survey vessel

 

Upon seeing a seismic survey vessel:

bullet Determine whether risk of collision exist or not.
bullet If risk of collision exists, take early action and keep out the way of the vessel.
bullet If altering to starboard, sound one short blast (supplemented by light at night).
bullet If altering to port, sound two short blasts (supplemented by light at night).
bullet Pass the stern of the vessel if possible, with a cpa 2 miles.

 

 

Updated: July 04, 2003