Subject: Rules of the Road Question #6
From: Nav
Date: 12/8/2004 5:24 PM Pacific Standard Time
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No, fishing is a class of vessel unto itself, it is not RAM
Not totally correct. (read rule 3 d.)
A fishing vessel (or to be totally correct a vessel engaged in fishing with
nets, lines, or trawls which RESTRICT maneuverability) is like a minesweeper.
It does not show the normal lights for a vessel restricted in it's ability to
maneuver, but instead, it's own special lights which not only tell you of it's
status as restricted in it's ability to maneuver, but also, for what specific
reason it is restricted.
A "fishing vessel" is in the RAM group, but lit differently.
Shen