Avoiding an Emergency While Waiting on a Bridge Checklist

, Avoiding an Emergency While Waiting on a Bridge Checklist


Avoiding an Emergency While Waiting on a Bridge Checklist

, Avoiding an Emergency While Waiting on a Bridge Checklist

Avoiding an Emergency While Waiting on a Bridge Drills Checklist

  • Point into the current, or the wind if it’s stronger – whichever is affecting your boat the most
  • Use just enough gear and throttle to hold your vessel in place
  • Let other boats circle you while you monitor them
  • Watch / Listen to the bridge tender for information, instructions
  • Consider what actions you would take for engine failure, fouled prop, or other situation
  • Allow shorter and faster vessels to transit the bridge before you
  • Turn toward the opening, proceed with caution
  • Pay attention to the right-of-way of other vessels in the area
, Avoiding an Emergency While Waiting on a Bridge Checklist

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This might interest you after thinking over all the things that can go wrong around a bridge in an area with swift currents.

, Avoiding an Emergency While Waiting on a Bridge Checklist

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