Book Webinar Part 1:
Basic rules for behaviour on the road
Date: 2 February 2027
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Book Webinar Part 2:
Specific emergency situations
Date: 9 February 2027
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TIME 7.00 pm
DURATION (each) 1.5 hours
SPEAKER Sven M. Rutter – Specialist adviser on yacht purchases and technology
PRICE (each) 40 euros (30 euros (for YACHT/BOOTE subscribers)
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Webinar content:
The first part is entitled ‘Recognising hazards and taking the right action’. It focuses on the basic rules of conduct in maritime traffic. Particularly in situations that cannot be resolved by a single specific rule, these rules provide the decisive guidelines. The frequently discussed discrepancy between theory and practice when giving way in accordance with the KVR is also addressed. And we explain why there is no right of way under the KVR and what this means in practice.
Among other things, the following topics are covered and explained using practical examples:
- Where do the KVR apply?
- Who do the KVR apply to?
- What are the KVR’s basic requirements for all road users?
- How can I recognise an imminent risk of collision?
- How do I assess the situation correctly?
- When should action be taken?
- What are the key features of a safe evasive manoeuvre?
- As the party required to give way, how should I act?
- When must or may the market maker take action?
We would also recommend Part 2, which discusses specific situations where people come into contact with one another:
The second part of our webinar series on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) focuses on specific man-oeuvring scenarios. How are the roles of the vessels allocated amongst themselves, and what factors determine this in individual cases? What is the order of precedence amongst the various categories of vessel, and how do vessels of the same category give way to one another? And what is the principle of non-obstruction, which applies to certain types of vessel and on some bodies of water?
Under the heading ‘Assessing traffic situations and determining roles’, various scenarios are acted out and discussed. And, as in the first part, the focus is on applying the KVR to real-life on-board situations. As the basic rules of the KVR for correct behaviour in traffic must always be borne in mind, we recommend booking both parts – although this is not strictly necessary.
Among other things, the following topics are covered and explained using practical examples:
- Which rules on giving way apply in which situations?
- Who has to give way to whom, and why?
- Which vehicle categories are recognised by the KVR?
- How is the order of priority between the different vehicle categories determined?
- How do motorised vehicles give way to one another?
- How do sailors give way to one another?
- What is the principle of non-discrimination all about?
- What special rules apply in narrow fairways and traffic separation zones?
- What are the rules in the event of reduced visibility?
The webinars are aimed at both beginners and experienced skippers who wish to deepen or refresh their knowledge of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
Sven M. Rutter has been working for many years as an independent consultant, specialist journalist, author and speaker on topics relating to yacht technology and sailing practice. For decades, he has also been closely involved with the field of maritime law – both as a trainer and as an experienced practitioner.
Our speaker, Sven M. Rutter, offers useful practical tools and further resources relating to the webinar content on his knowledge platform www.besser-navigieren.de to.
Note regarding the webinars:
If you are unable to attend the webinar on the scheduled date, you can also Participants who were “unable to attend” can watch the recording of the webinar (though limited to four weeks) watch it again.
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We are very much looking forward to meeting you!
If you have any queries, please contact us by email at: wassersport-webinare@delius-klasing.de.
