Crossing Situation - Stand-On and Give-Way
Overtaking Situation
Head-On Meeting Situation
Sail vs Power - Right of Way
Navigation rules establish which vessel should give way when two vessels approach each other.
The stand-on vessel should maintain course and speed. The give-way vessel must take early, obvious action to stay clear.
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Stand-On Vessel
Vessel that maintains course and speed
Give-Way Vessel
Vessel that must take action to keep clear
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