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Inland · Rule 2

Responsibility

TL;DR

The 'general prudential rule.' Nothing in the rules excuses a vessel, owner, or master from the consequences of neglect, and any rule may be departed from if necessary to avoid immediate danger.

Why it shows up on the exam

This is the rule that justifies departing from any other rule when collision is imminent.

Authoritative source

International parallel

COLREGs Rule 2Responsibility

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