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Give-Way Vessel

The vessel which does not have the right-of-way has

the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out

of the way of the stand-on vessel. Normally, you

should not cross in front of the vessel with the right-of-

way. You should slow down or change directions

briefly and pass behind the other vessel. You should

always move in such a way that the operator of the

other vessel can see what you are doing.

The General Prudential Rule regarding the right-of-

way is that if a collision appears unavoidable, neither

boat has the right-of-way. Both boats must avoid the

collision. In other words, follow the standard rules

except when a collision will occur unless both vessels

try to avoid each other. If that is the case, both vessels

become give-way vessels.

RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING

VESSELS

There are three main situations that you may

encounter with other vessels which could lead to a

collision unless the Steering Rules are followed:

• Meeting: you are approaching another vessel

head-on

• Crossing: you are traveling across another vessel’s

path

• Overtaking: you are passing or being passed by

another vessel

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