What is Keep Clear?
Keep Clear Instruction to maintain a safe distance from a specified vessel, area, or hazard to prevent collision, obstruction, or risk during navigation or operations.
Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
How is “Keep Clear” Used in Practice?
Pilot vessel approaching from starboard, keep clear until boarding is complete and pilot disembarks.
Certification Exam Relevance
Who Needs to Know This Term?
- Deck Officers
- Engine Officers
- Masters
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What is Keep Clear?
Instruction to maintain a safe distance from a specified vessel, area, or hazard to prevent collision, obstruction, or risk during navigation or operations.
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