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 clear.Meaning: Give way vessels should take action well in time, estimate the speed of approach between the two vessels, estimate the approximate time interval and then take action, do not take a late action, since this would make the stand on vessel apprehensive and she may then take an action which would be detrimental to both vessels. … [Read more...]