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 clear.
What this means:
Rule 16: Action by give-way vessel – Our plain English guide to help you understand & remember this rule.
Under the rules, a vessel defined as give-way is obliged to ‘take early’ and ‘substantial’ action to avoid a collision. Rule 16 is a summarised, single-sentence version of Rule 8: Action to avoid collision.
