Do Ships Not Blow Their Horns At Night?

[will773]

Just watched the Navigator leave, and it didn't blow its horn. I've seen this before with a few other ships, (Liberty on her first Port Everglades cruise for instance). Just wondering if this is normal, or just a coincidence.

[LuckiStac13*Majesty*]

I've wondered this, too. NAV didn't blow her horn last week, either. I was just thinking that it's not a fun captain or something, but who knows.

[GreenIdScorpio]

Might be some sort of noise ordinance or wildlife something or other.

[FLACRUISER99]

Maybe it's broke>:rolleyes:

[CruiseAdict218]

Didn't happen with the ships when they left NY, maybe its only by choice; but wheres the fun in that :D

[Ocean Boy]

Maybe it's broke>:rolleyes:

 

Funny!:D:D:D

[Ocean Boy]

I think it has more to do with the particular captain. I love it when the horn blows. On one of our cruises on Adventure the captain seemed to really like the horn too! When we were on Oasis I don't think they used the horn at all other than when we were going by the condos at the Port Everglades inlet. It made for somewhat disappointing sail-a-ways from the ports of call.

[AirStang7]

Legally it's required... However I've never really seen any enforcement action for failure to do so but some companies will get after their crew for failing to. Mostly it's just for grins as ports are now secure areas and you don't have to worry about some clown in a boat cutting near you.

[bubbadog]

They are suppose to,BUT I Think it depends on captain,seems like they do it right after drill

[Aboat1]

Coast Guard regs say horn must be sounded when altering to port, altering to starboard and operating astern. Nothing is required for sailing forward unless overtaking another vessel or danger. "Horns on ships are not toys, they are international signals for communication while at Sea!"

 

(DH is retired Coastie and laughed at some of the responses on this thread!)

[Ocean Boy]

Coast Guard regs say horn must be sounded when altering to port, altering to starboard and operating astern. Nothing is required for sailing forward unless overtaking another vessel or danger. "Horns on ships are not toys, they are international signals for communication while at Sea!"

 

(DH is retired Coastie and laughed at some of the responses on this thread!)

 

Well, what is your retired "coastie" husband laughing about? It is quite common for cruise ship captains to have horn battles with each other when leaving ports. Has he ever been on a cruise?

[Retired LEO]

Well, what is your retired "coastie" husband laughing about? It is quite common for cruise ship captains to have horn battles with each other when leaving ports. Has he ever been on a cruise?

 

And they can last for several minutes. It's really neat when Disney gets involved.

[d4nigirl]

Ours did this past summer in Alaska. I mean given there was thick fog outside. But it definitely woke me around 4am. Sacred the :eek: out of me!

[Aboat1]

Double post, sorry

[Aboat1]

Oceanboy,Yes we have been on Several cruises. Cruise much more then we post on Cruise Critic.

 

I have posted a link for you to study for future reference. The horns must be used at certain times other then leaving port. I hope you have the time to study and become proficient.

 

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRulesContent

 

Please enjoy your studies!

[Rancher Dave]

Oceanboy,Yes we have been on Several cruises. Cruise much more then we post on Cruise Critic.

 

I have posted a link for you to study for future reference. The horns must be used at certain times other then leaving port. I hope you have the time to study and become proficient.

 

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRulesContent

 

Please enjoy your studies!

 

OB, I believe this comes from the RI residents handbook...:D

 

Never see anyone use horns leaving the breachway...one reason I'd not kayak from the house around to Watch Hill although I could probably do it on a one way basis...too much time to do a round trip. I did circle Q pond at a decent pace...nearly 2 hours circle, was surprised nobody at the house was concerned.

[Aboat1]

Rancher Dave.....your safe!!!

 

 

"(b) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall not be obliged to carry the sound signaling appliances prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule but if she does not, she shall be provided with some other means of making an efficient signal."

[Rancher Dave]

Rancher Dave.....your safe!!!

 

 

"(b) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall not be obliged to carry the sound signaling appliances prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule but if she does not, she shall be provided with some other means of making an efficient signal."

 

Not worried about making noise when on the kayak, but would like to hear someone is coming around the bend before I see them...I actually kayak pretty well equiped with my personal EPIRB so I can kayak all over and if an emergency comes up, open the antena and hit the alert button. I also take a hand held marine radio...so as long as someone doesn't run me over, be it on my kayak or Sunfish sail boat I am able to hail help sould I need to.

[Ocean Boy]

Oceanboy,Yes we have been on Several cruises. Cruise much more then we post on Cruise Critic.

 

I have posted a link for you to study for future reference. The horns must be used at certain times other then leaving port. I hope you have the time to study and become proficient.

 

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRulesContent

 

Please enjoy your studies!

 

Thanks so much. But I am hardly ignorant about such subjects.;)

[Ocean Boy]

OB, I believe this comes from the RI residents handbook...:D

 

Never see anyone use horns leaving the breachway...one reason I'd not kayak from the house around to Watch Hill although I could probably do it on a one way basis...too much time to do a round trip. I did circle Q pond at a decent pace...nearly 2 hours circle, was surprised nobody at the house was concerned.

 

Funny!:D or maybe sad?:( :D:D

[LuckiStac13*Majesty*]

Oceanboy,Yes we have been on Several cruises. Cruise much more then we post on Cruise Critic.

 

I have posted a link for you to study for future reference. The horns must be used at certain times other then leaving port. I hope you have the time to study and become proficient.

 

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRulesContent

 

Please enjoy your studies!

 

Little condescending, eh? We just wanted to know why Navigator's Captain did not blow her horn during Sailaway as basically every other ship does.

[Tyron]

I think it has more to do with the particular captain. I love it when the horn blows. On one of our cruises on Adventure the captain seemed to really like the horn too! When we were on Oasis I don't think they used the horn at all other than when we were going by the condos at the Port Everglades inlet. It made for somewhat disappointing sail-a-ways from the ports of call.

 

I agree I think it has to do with the captain. I've sailed the Oasis three times & during two sailings the Captain sounded the horn leaving each port. During that one particular cruise I think we heard the horn leaving Port Everglades only. :(

[Big_G]

I didn't see Navigator leave but Oasis, Liberty, and a Holland ship all blue their horns going through the breachway. I think the Holland ship was trying to play a little tune.

[Ocean Boy]

Little condescending, eh? We just wanted to know why Navigator's Captain did not blow her horn during Sailaway as basically every other ship does.

 

Not to mention the fact that the rules for when a ship MUST use its horn have absolutely nothing to do with the subject of this thread..... having FUN!:):):):D

[luvstwocruise]

Rule or No Rule.

I enjoy hearing the horn when we leave port... To me Its the Offical sign.

Your on

V.A....T.I.O.N.

 

Just sit back and enjoy....ahhhhhhhhhhhhh