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On lake Michigan there are northbound and southbound shipping lanes on the
charts from the north of the lake to various harbors near the south west of
the lake.
What are the rules/conventions as to how close to the lanes commercial
traffic should travel? For example, if a vessel is coming from a harbor on
the east side of the lake (not charted with shipping lanes) to a marked
harbor on the south west side of the lake, does she sail the rhumb line
between to two harbors if possible, or first go to the shipping lane and
then proceed?
If coming south from the straits so there is no problem using a lane, how
far off the lane may she wander?
Also, is anyone familiar with the term, "Stand To." Our boat owner used it
during radio contact with a freighter when I noted us on a collision course
(freighter was approx.5 nm off the charted lane).
What he was trying to communicate was he intended to heave to and let the
freighter stand on, but I am unfamiliar with this term.
Any input from past or present professional/licensed members and others
would be appreciated.
Bill
