Specifications

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5.4.2
Navigational Status
The options available for the navigational status are as follows:
Vessel not under command means a vessel which through some
exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by
these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of
another vessel.
Vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuver means a vessel
which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to
maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to
keep out of the way of another vessel. The term “vessels
restricted in their ability to maneuver” shall include but not be
limited to:
o A vessel engaged in laying, servicing or picking up a navigation mark, submarine cable or
pipeline;
o A vessel engaged in dredging, surveying or underwater operations;
o A vessel engaged in replenishment or transferring persons, provisions or cargo while
underway;
o A vessel engaged in the launching or recovery of aircraft;
o A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations;
o A vessel engaged in a towing operation such as severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow
in their ability to deviate from their course.
Vessel constrained by her draught means a power-driven vessel which, because of her draught in
relation to the available depth and width of navigable water, is severely restricted in her ability to
deviate from the course she is following.
Fishing means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict
maneuverability, but does not include vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do
not restrict maneuverability.
Sailing means vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used.
Under way means vessel is moving under power.
Moored or Anchored is used when the vessel is anchored or tied at the dock.
Not Defined (Default) is used when MX535B is delivered from factory. Then none of above selections is
made.