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Navigational Rules
Meeting Vessels
When meeting another power vessel head-on and a collision appears
likely, neither vessel has the right-of-way. Both vessels are obligated to
alter course to avoid an accident. Keep the other vessel to your port
(left) side and take evasive action to the starboard (right) side (1). This
rule does not apply if you’ll be clear of the other vessel by maintaining
your course and speed (2).
Crossing Paths
When two power vessels are crossing each other’s path close enough to
run the risk of collision, the vessel having the other on the starboard
(right) side must give way. For example, if the other vessel (4) is on
your vessel’s (3) starboard (right) side, you must give way. If the other
vessel is on your port (left) side, your vessel is the stand-on vessel and
should m aintain its course and direction. The other vessel m ust give
way. However, always drive defensively in case the give-way vessel
fails to give your vessel t he proper right-of-way. Always be prepared to
stop quickly or take evasive action.
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