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Originally Posted by 8gv
In these discussions it is important to consider that NOBODY has the "right of way".
There is a "stand on" vessel and a "give way" vessel.
Each is to perform their duties accordingly.
Unless there is certainty that no possibility of collision exists, each captain must assume that a collision is possible and perform their duties to avoid a collision.
The captain of the "stand on" vessel must avoid a collision even if the "give way" vessel does not give way.
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Agreed. Common sense to me...