COLREG / ARPA / AIS Bridge Rule 14 Rule 8 ✓ Free demo

Head-On Situation (Rule 14)

Clear visibility. A power-driven vessel approaches you on a reciprocal course, nearly right ahead.

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Scenario briefing

Clear visibility. A power-driven vessel approaches you on a reciprocal course, nearly right ahead. Rule 14(a): each shall alter course to STARBOARD so that each passes on the port side of the other. Turn to starboard 30°, hold the new course, and achieve CPA 1 NM.

Applicable COLREG rule(s)

Rule 14 — referenced in this scenario. Practising this scenario reinforces correct application under realistic time pressure.

Rule 8 — referenced in this scenario. Practising this scenario reinforces correct application under realistic time pressure.

Why it matters

COLREG knowledge is the foundation of safe ship handling. Most maritime collisions happen because watchkeepers either misidentified the situation, applied the wrong rule, or acted too late. This scenario lets you train pattern recognition + correct response under time pressure — the exact skill the rules are designed to support. RYA, Yachtmaster, STCW and most national exams expect you to apply COLREGs reflexively, not just recite them.

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About SkipperCheck simulators

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