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...]
Rule 15 – Crossing situation
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 keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit avoid, crossing ahead of the other vessel. Meaning: This situation would frequently arise and it is always better to avoid a close quarter situation and go right around the stern of the other vessel rather than cross ahead of the other vessel. Of course going around the stern may not be practical at all … [Read more...]