Gordon wrote:
> Lot of talk here lately about regs and rules so thought I would post
> this tidbit I stumbled across
>
> New Reels Catch Fish So Purchase Some - or NRCFSPS. 1) Nuc (Not Under
> Command). 2) Ram (Restricted In Ability To Maneuver). 3) Cbd
> (Constrained By Draft). 4) Fi****ng. (Commercial only, all types except
> trolling). 5) Sailing. 6) Powerboat. 7) Seaplane. For details, refer to
> the bible: USCG Navigation Rules COMDTINST M16672.2C.
I learned it with one addition:
New Reels Catch Fish So Purchase Some OFTEN
where "Overtaking" occupies slot 8 in the pecking order.
Whenever this is discussed I feel compelled to point out two things.
First, there is no order in the rules between NUC and RAM, they are
"tied" for first place. One must remember that a NUC is not totally
disabled, it is only unable to fully comply with the rules. Further, a
RAM may in fact be completely unable to move. An example might be the a
NUC with a faulty transmission but able to steer should keep clear of a
dredge that is completely unable to move.
The other point is more subtle. In most of the relation****ps, such as
between sail and powerboats, there is a Give Way and a Stand On vessel,
where the Give Way must "keep out the the way" of the Stand On. But
in the case of a CBD (and in the related Narrow Channel rules) the
burdened vessel must only "not impede" the other. The distinction is
often explained as the Stand On vessel should not have to alter speed or
course (in fact, Rule 17 requires that she not alter speed or course),
while a vessel not impeding only means that you must give the CBD vessel
a reasonable path. The reason why this distinction is im****tant is that
both relation****ps may be in force. That is, a Sailboat may be Stand
On to a CBD that it must not impede.
Of course, one shouldn't assume everyone fully appreciates these points!
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