Meeting
If you are meeting another ves-
sel head-on, and you are close enough to
run the risk of collision, neither of you has
the right-of-way. Both of you should alter
course to avoid an accident. You should
keep the other vessel on your port (left)
side. (This rule doesn’t apply if both of you
can clear each other by continuing your set
course and speed.)
Crossing
When two (2) power-driven ves-
sels are crossing each other’s path close
enough to run the risk of collision, the ves-
sel that views the crossing vessel to the
starboard (right) side must give way.
If the other vessel is to the port (left)
side, you are the stand-on vessel, and pro-
vided the other vessel gives you the right-
of-way, maintain your course and direction.
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Rules of the Open Water
Overtaking
If you are passing another vessel, you are the give-
way vessel. This means that the other vessel is expected to
maintain its course and speed. You must stay out of its way
as you clear it, altering course and speed as necessary.
Conversely, if you are being passed by another ves-
sel, you are the stand-on vessel, and you should maintain
your speed and direction so that the vessel can be steered
around you.
Other Special Situations
There are additional rules to remember when operat-
ing your boat around other vessels, such as:
• When navigating in narrow channels, you should keep
to the right when it is safe and practical to do so.
• When preparing to go around a bend that may obstruct
your view of other water vessels, you should sound a
prolonged blast on the horn or with a whistle for four
(4) to six (6) seconds. Even if no reply is heard, you
should still proceed around the bend with caution.
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