Paragraph 11A Water operationsF1
This rule applies to aircraft when on the water.
When two aircraft are approaching each other, or an aircraft is approaching a vessel, the aircraft must proceed with caution.
An aircraft which has another aircraft or a vessel on its right must give way and keep well clear of it.
An aircraft approaching another aircraft or vessel head-on either directly or approximately, must alter its course to the right, so as to keep clear of it.
An aircraft or vessel being overtaken by another aircraft has right of way and the overtaking aircraft must alter its course, so as to keep clear of it.
When landing or taking off an aircraft must keep clear of all vessels (including other aircraft on the water) and not impede their navigation.
Between sunset and sunrise, or during such other hours as the Governor may prescribe, an aircraft must display lights in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 published by the International Maritime Organization or, if it is not practical to do so, it must display similar lights and in a similar position.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Sch. 4 rule 11A inserted (22.7.2021) by The Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/755), arts. 1(1), 23(6)