Ohio Administrative Code
Title 1501:47 - Division of Watercraft
Chapter 1501:47-2 - Rules of Navigation
Section 1501:47-2-09 - Narrow channels
Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024
(A)
(B) A vessel of less than twenty meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.
(C) A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway.
(D) A vessel shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if such crossing impedes the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within that channel or fairway. The latter vessel shall use the danger signal prescribed in paragraph (D) of rule 1501:47-2-34 of the Administrative Code if in doubt as to the intention of the crossing vessel.
(E)
(F) A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall navigate with particular alertness and caution and shall sound the appropriate signal prescribed in paragraph (E) of rule 1501:47-2-34 of the Administrative Code.
(G) Every vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
(H) Vessels leaving a dock, boat slip, tie-up space, or mooring shall yield the right-of-way to all vessels approaching such dock, boat slip, tie-up space, or mooring.
No person shall operate or permit to be operated, any vessel on the waters in this state, in violation of this rule.