Section II – Conduct of vessels in sight of one another Rule 17: Action by stand-on vessel (a)(i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way of the other shall keep her course and speed. Meaning: As long as the give way vessel takes an action well in time there is no problem and the stand on vessel follows the above Rule, and the stand on vessel is required not to take action, but it does not mean that she would not be alert and monitor the situation. (ii) The latter vessel may however take action to avoid collision by her manoeuvre alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the … [Read more...]