Saturday 4 August 2012

Rule 16. Action by Give way Vessels.


Rule 16. Action by Give way Vessels.

The give-way vessel must take early and substantial action to keep well clear.

(Q) If you were the Give way vessel, what action would you take?
(a) Make an early and bold alteration of course, you could slow down, stop your vessel or come astern, but if plenty of distance, an alteration is the best means to avoid a collision.

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