COLREGs · Rule 16
Action by Give-way Vessel
TL;DR
Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
Authoritative source
- 33 CFR §83.16— verbatim Inland Rule text (US Code of Federal Regulations)
- International COLREGs Rule 16 verbatim text is published by the IMO. The Inland counterpart 33 CFR §83 chunk above mirrors the international wording almost verbatim.
Inland parallel
Inland Rule 16 — Action by Give-way Vessel →More from Part B-II — In Sight of One Another
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