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BASIC RULES OF THE ROAD
RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELS
There are three main situations that you may encounter with other vessels which could lead to a
collision unless the Steering Rules are followed:
• Meeting: you are approaching another vessel head-on
• Crossing: you are traveling across another vessel’s path
• Overtaking: you are passing or being passed by another vessel
Meeting
If you are meeting another power vessel head-on, and are close enough to run the risk of collision,
neither of you has the right-of-way! Both of you should alter course to avoid an accident. You should
keep the other vessel on your port (left) side. This rule does not apply if both of you will clear one
another if you continue on your set course and speed.
Figure 2-1
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