Proper Way to Pass a Barge??

What is the proper way to pass a barge in a navigational water way? (KY/Barkley) Whether you are aproaching the barge from behind, or the barge is approaching you?

I think its just like any other boat but be carefull on the wake.

Pick a side and go around. They ALWAYS have the right of way.

HURRICANE BOB >>}}}}}>> Where are You???

The pressure wave these things put off is not your normal wake. Be very careful when going around from behind or going around face on. Always be thinking of that pressure wave.

Key here is keep a good distance away from the barge when passing, don't get close behind either.
Bassky

[QUOTE=Bassky;375901]Key here is keep a good distance away from the barge when passing, don't get close behind either.
Bassky[/QUOTE]

Distance, Distance and more distance, and you'll be fine.

[QUOTE=mkmsports41;375845]What is the proper way to pass a barge in a navigational water way? (KY/Barkley) Whether you are aproaching the barge from behind, or the barge is approaching you?[/QUOTE]

I usually pass directly [B][I][U]beneath [/U][/I][/B]them......:eek:

A complete set of Inland Navigational Rules can be down loaded at the following link(well actually you click it and it takes you there, then you down load it): [URL="http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/mwv_files/NR_Files/navrules.pdf"]http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/mwv_files/NR_Files/navrules.pdf[/URL]

RULE 13
Overtaking
(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in Rules 4 through 18, any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken.
(b) A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam; that is, in such a position with reference to the vessel she is overtaking, that at night she would be able to see only the sternlight of that vessel but neither of her sidelights.
(c) When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether she is overtaking another, she shall assume that this is the case and act accordingly. (d) Any subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these Rules or relieve her of the duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear.

—INLAND—
Steering and Sailing Rules
RULE 9
Narrow Channels
(a)
(i) A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her starboard side as is safe and practicable.
(ii) Notwithstanding paragraph (a)(i) and Rule 14(a), a power-driven vessel operating in narrow channels or fairways on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, and proceeding downbound with a following current shall have the right-of-way over an upbound vessel, shall propose the manner and place of passage, and shall initiate the maneuvering signals prescribed by Rule 34(a)(i), as appropriate. The vessel proceeding upbound against the current shall hold as necessary to permit safe passing.
(b) A vessel of less than 20 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 Rule 34(d) if in doubt as to the intention of the crossing vessel.
(e)
(i) In a narrow channel or fairway when overtaking, the power-driven vessel intending to overtake another power-driven vessel shall indicate her intention by sounding the appropriate signal prescribed in Rule 34(c) and take steps to permit safe passing. The power-driven vessel being overtaken, if in agreement, shall sound the same signal and may, if specifically agreed to take steps to permit safe passing. If in doubt she shall sound the danger signal prescribed in Rule 34(d).
(ii) This Rule does not relieve the overtaking vessel of her obligation under Rule 13.
(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 Rule 34(e).
(g) Every vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.

[B][I][U]AND DATS ALL I GOT TO SAY ABOUT DAT![/U][/I][/B]

[QUOTE=riverrat12;375877]HURRICANE BOB >>}}}}}>> Where are You???[/QUOTE]

I'm right here......look to your left....see me now? What ya want?

[QUOTE=HURRICANEBOB;375968]I'm right here......look to your left....see me now? What ya want?[/QUOTE]

I knew you had the answer!!!!lol. And I'm not to your right I'm runnin straight up between your toons..specially if there filled with high prooof stuff..lol. Mr. hall and I will be down Fri. We need to hook up.....Chuck

[QUOTE=riverrat12;375971]I knew you had the answer!!!!lol. And I'm not to your right I'm runnin straight up between your toons..specially if there filled with high prooof stuff..lol. Mr. hall and I will be down Fri. We need to hook up.....Chuck[/QUOTE]

Can't fish Friday, but if you are close to Etown, dial 2707357814, and I'll bet you I can put you all on a honey hole with hot and cold bar tenders!