(c) If the overtaking vessel cannot determine with certainty whether she is forward of or abaft this direction from the other vessel, he shall assume that she is an overtaking vessel and keep out of the vay. RULE 25 (a) In a narrow channel every power-driven vessel when proceeding long the course of the channel shall, when it is safe and practicable, eep to that side of the fairway or mid-channel which lies on the staroard side of such vessel. (b) Whenever a power-driven vessel is nearing a bend in a channel here a power-driven vessel approaching from the other direction annot be seen, such vessel, when she shall have arrived within onealf mile of the bend, shall give a signal by one prolonged blast of her histle, which signal shall be answered by a similar blast given by any pproaching power-driven vessel that may be within hearing around he bend. Regardless of whether an approaching vessel on the farther de of the bend is heard, such bend shall be rounded with alertness nd caution. All 65 Stat. 419. RULE 26 All vessels not engaged in fishing shall, when under way, keep out f the way of any vessels fishing with nets or lines or trawls. This Eule shall not give to any vessel engaged in fishing the right of bstructing a fairway used by vessels other than fishing vessels. RULE 27 In obeying and construing these Rules due regard shall be had to all angers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances, cluding the limitations of the craft involved, which may render a eparture from the above Rules necessary in order to avoid immediate inger. PART D.-MISCELLANEOUS RULE 28 (a) When vessels are in sight of one another, a power-driven vessel nder way, in taking any course authorised or required by these Rules, all indicate that course by the following signals on her whistle, mely: One short blast to mean "I am altering my course to starboard." Two short blasts to mean "I am altering my course to port." Three short blasts to mean "My engines are going astern." (b) Whenever a power-driven vessel which, under these Rules, is keep her course and speed, is in sight of another vessel and is in ›ubt whether sufficient action is being taken by the other vessel to ert collision, she may indicate such doubt by giving at least five short id rapid blasts on the whistle. The giving of such a signal shall not lieve a vessel of her obligations under Rules 27 and 29 or any other ule, or of her duty to indicate any action taken under these Rules 7 giving the appropriate sound signals laid down in this Rule. (c) Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of y special rules made by the Government of any nation with respect the use of additional whistle signals between ships of war or vessels iling under convoy. RULE 29 Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, All 65 Stat. 420. lights or signals, or of any neglect to keep a proper look-out, or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case. RULE 30 Reservation of Rules for Harbours and Inland Navigation Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of a special rule duly made by local authority relative to the navigation of any harbour, river, lake, or inland water, including a reserved seaplane area. RULE 31 Distress Signals When a vessel or seaplane on the water is in distress and requires assistance from other vessels or from the shore, the following shall be the signals to be used or displayed by her, either together or separately, namely: (a) A gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a minute. (b) A continuous sounding with any fog-signal apparatus. (c) Rockets or shells, throwing red stars fired one at a time at short intervals. (d) A signal made by radiotelegraphy or by any other signalling method consisting of the group.. .. in the Morse Code. (e) A signal sent by radiotelephony consisting of the spoken word "Mayday." (f) The International Code Signal of distress indicated by N.C. (g) A signal consisting of a square flag having above or below it a ball or anything resembling a ball. (h) Flames on the vessel (as from a burning tar barrel, oil barrel, &c.) (i) A rocket parachute flare showing a red light. The use of any of the above signals, except for the purpose of indicating that a vessel or a seaplane is in distress, and the use of any signals which may be confused with any of the above signals, is prohibited. Note.-A radio signal has been provided for use by vessels in distress for the purpose of actuating the auto-alarms of other vessels and thus securing attention to distress calls or messages. The signal consists of a series of twelve dashes, sent in 1 minute, the duration of each dash being 4 seconds, and the duration of the interval between two consecutive dashes 1 second. RULE 32 All orders to helmsmen shall be given in the following sense: right rudder or starboard to mean "put the vessel's rudder to starboard"; left rudder or port to mean "put the vessel's rudder to port.” Chapter 498 - 1st Session S. 1994 AN ACT To authorize the use of the incompleted submarine Ulua as a target for explosive tests, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That notwithstand- Navy Department. ing the proviso of title III of the Second Supplemental Surplus Use of submarine Appropriation Rescission Act, 1946, under the heading "Increase and Ulua as target. replacement of naval vessels, emergency construction" (60 Stat. 227), 65 Stat. 420. the Secretary of the Navy is authorized to employ the incompleted submarine Ulua (SS-428) as a target for explosive tests in order to gather research data for new weapon and submarine design. SEC. 2. Upon conclusion of the explosive tests, the Secretary of the Navy may, in his discretion, sink the Ulua if considered unseaworthy, or retain the Ulua and make such repairs as will equip the Ulua for further tests and experimentation, or dispose of her in accordance with other provisions of law. Approved October 12, 1951. 65 Stat. 421. To amend further the Act entitled "An Act to authorize the construction of experimental submarines, and for other purposes", approved May 16, 1947, as amended. All 65 Stat. 421. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the proviso Experimental contained in the Act entitled "An Act to authorize the construction of submarines. experimental submarines, and for other purposes", approved May 16, 1947 (61 Stat. 96, chap. 69), as amended by the Act of August 8, 1949 34 U.S.C. § 489. (63 Stat. 577, chap. 405), is further amended by deleting "$41,000,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$19,000,000”. Approved October 16, 1951. Chapter 242 - 2d Session JOINT RESOLUTION All 66 Stat. 65. To give the Secretary of Commerce the authority to extend further certain charters of vessels to citizens of the Republic of the Philippines, and for other purposes. 60 Stat. 137. 50 U.S.c. 1786. 65 Stat. 39. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, notwithstanding any Philippines. other provisions of existing law, the Secretary of Commerce is author- Charters of ized to extend further and continue the present charters of vessels vessels. to citizens of the Republic of the Philippines, which charters were made and entered into under the terms of section 306 (a) of the Act of April 30, 1946 (Public Law 370, Seventy-ninth Congress), and were authorized to be extended under the provisions of the joint resolution approved April 28, 1951 (Public Law 25, Eighty-second Congress). Such charters may be further extended for such periods of time and under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may, from time to time, determine to be required in the interest of the economy of the Philippines, but any such charter shall contain a provision requiring that the vessel shall be operated only in the interisland commerce in the Philippines. No such vessel shall be continued under charter, as authorized herein, beyond the completion of the first voyage terminating after June 30, 1953. Approved April 30, 1952. To provide transportation on Canadian vessels between Skagway, Alaska, and other points in Alaska, between Haines, Alaska, and other points in Alaska, and between Hyder, Alaska, and other points in Alaska or the continental United States, either directly or via a foreign port, or for any part of the transportation. vessels. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, until June 30, Alaska. 1953, notwithstanding the provisions of law of the United States Transportation restricting to vessels of the United States the transportation of pas- on Canadian sengers and merchandise directly or indirectly from any port in the United States to another port of the United States, passengers may be transported on Canadian vessels between Skagway, Alaska, and 66 Stat. 133. other points in Alaska, between Haines, Alaska, and other points in 66 Stat. 134. Alaska, and between Hyder, Alaska, and other points in Alaska or the continental United States, either directly or via a foreign port, or for any part of the transportation: Provided, That such Canadian vessels may transport merchandise between Hyder, Alaska, and other ports and points herein enumerated. Approved June 11, 1952. Public Law 409 82d Congress AN ACT All 66 Stat. 156. Authorizing vessels of Canadian registry to transport iron ore between United 46 U.S.C. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, by reason of Canadian emergency conditions in transportation on the Great Lakes, notwith- vessels. standing the provisions of section 27 of the Act of June 5, 1920 (41 Iron ore Stat. 999), as amended by the Act of April 11, 1935 (49 Stat. 154), transportation. and by Act of July 2, 1935 (49 Stat. 442), or the provisions of any other Act, or regulation, vessels of Canadian registry shall be permitted to transport iron ore between United States ports on the Great Lakes until December 31, 1952, or until such earlier time as the Congress by concurrent resolution or the President by proclamation may designate. Approved June 24, 1952. $883. |