⚓ What is “Safe Speed”? And who decides it? | Part 1 | NavInsider

In this video, we break down Rule 6 of the COLREGs Rule 6 – Safe Speed, one of the most important and misunderstood rules in collision avoidance. Unlike other rules, Safe Speed is not a number. It is a judgment—and that judgment can be the difference between a near miss and a collision. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: ⚖️ What Safe Speed actually means (beyond textbook definition) 🌫️ Factors affecting safe speed in restricted visibility 🚢 How traffic density and maneuverability impact decisions 🌊 The role of weather, sea state, and current 📡 Additional considerations for vessels using Radar ⚠️ Common mistakes officers make on watch 🧠 Real-life interpretation for bridge watchkeeping 📜 The Rule in Simple Terms: “Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision…” But what does that actually mean in practice? This video explains it with practical scenarios and bridge-level thinking. 🎯 Why This Rule Matters: Applies at ALL times—day or night, clear or restricted visibility Forms the foundation for all other COLREG rules Directly linked to Rule 5 (Lookout) and Rule 7 (Risk of Collision) ⚓ Who Should Watch: Deck Cadets & Officers Masters preparing for exams Maritime students Anyone interested in real-world ship navigation and safety 📌 Coming Next: 👉 Rule 5 – Proper Lookout 👉 Rule 7 – Risk of Collision 👉 Real collision case studies (bridge analysis) 👍 Like | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe for more maritime content For real stories, insider tips, and career guidance from the world of the Merchant Navy, please visit our website and follow us on our social media pages to stay updated with the latest content, reels, and insights into life at sea. ⚓🌊 Website : https://navinsider.com/ Social Media Links : INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/nav.insider... FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LINKEDIN :   / nav-insider   TWITTER : https://x.com/navinsider?s=21 #NavInsider #COLREGs #COLREGRule6 #SafeSpeed #CollisionAvoidance #MaritimeSafety #NavigationSafety #ShipNavigation #BridgeWatchkeeping #BridgeWatch #OOW #OfficerOfTheWatch #DeckOfficer #DeckCadet #MerchantNavy #MerchantNavyLife #LifeAtSea #Seafarers #ShipSafety #MarineSafety #SafetyAtSea #NauticalScience #MarineTraining #MaritimeTraining #MaritimeEducation #Rule6 #Rule5 #Rule7 #ProperLookout #RiskOfCollision #RestrictedVisibility #RadarNavigation #ShipRadar #TrafficDensity #SeaState #WeatherAtSea #ShipManeuvering #BridgeTeam #ShippingIndustry #captDharmeshShah #captainDharmesh #captNikhilSingh #captainNikhil #captUmangThakkar #captZaheerPatel