9
Narrow Channels
A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel which lies on her starboard side.
Rule 9 governs navigation in narrow channels and fairways.
a
A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel on her starboard side as is safe and practicable.
b
A vessel of less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.
c
A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway.
d
A vessel shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if such crossing impedes the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within such channel or fairway. The latter vessel may use the sound signal prescribed in Rule 34(d) if in doubt.
e
In a narrow channel or fairway when overtaking can only take place if the vessel to be overtaken has to take action to permit safe passing, the vessel intending to overtake shall indicate her intention by the appropriate signal. The overtaken vessel shall indicate agreement and take steps to permit safe passing.
Puntos Clave
1
Keep to starboard side of narrow channels
2
Vessels under 20m and sailing vessels must not impede larger vessels
3
Fishing vessels must not impede passage in channels
4
Overtaking in channels requires agreement from the overtaken vessel
Errores Frecuentes
Small vessels claiming right of way over large vessels in channels
Crossing a channel when it would impede through-traffic
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