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Part B - Section 2

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 times but if the situation permits then it should be followed if the crossing would result in a small CPA.

Related:

  • Convention on the International Regulations for…
  • Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS)
  • Rule 8 - Action to avoid collision
  • Annex I - Positioning and technical details of…
  • Rule 10 - Traffic separation schemes
  • Rule 3 - General Definitions
Related Article:   Rule 12 - Sailing vessels

By Cult of Sea Filed Under: Part B- Steering and Sailing Tagged With: colregs, crossing, crossing situation, rule16

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