Glossary
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Rules 11 - 18
The second section of Part B focuses on when vessels can see one another. Importantly, this is anytime other than when conditions are creating restricted visibility. This is where we learn about hierarchy, and each vessel’s obligations should their paths cross. The hierarchy is based mainly on manoeuvrability, with the guiding principle that a more manoeuvrable vessel can avoid a less manoeuvrable one. It also outlines what each should do if two of the same type come together.-
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- PART B: Steering & Sailing Rules, Section II: Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another Rule 11: Application
Rules in this Section apply to vessels in sight of one another.
- PART B: Steering & Sailing Rules, Section II: Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another Rule 12: Sailing vessels
- When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as...
- PART B: Steering & Sailing Rules, Section II: Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another Rule 13: Overtaking
- Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules of Part B, Sections I and II, any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the...
- PART B: Steering & Sailing Rules, Section II: Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another Rule 14: Head-on situation
- When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her...
- PART B: Steering & Sailing Rules, Section II: Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another Rule 15: Crossing situation
When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall...
More Details - PART B: Steering & Sailing Rules, Section II: Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another Rule 16: Action by give-way vessel
Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well...
More Details - PART B: Steering & Sailing Rules, Section II: Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another Rule 17: Action by stand-on vessel
- Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way the other shall keep her course and speed.
- The latter vessel may however take action to...
- PART B: Steering & Sailing Rules, Section II: Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another Rule 18: Responsibilities between vessels
Except where Rules 9, 10 and 13 otherwise require:
- A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
- a vessel not under...
- A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
