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33 CFR §83.15
§ 83.15 § 83.15 Crossing situation (Rule 15). (a) When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel. (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this Rule, on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or water specified by the Secretary, a power-driven vessel crossing a river shall keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel ascending or descending the river.
COLREGs Rule 15
COLREGs 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. Relationship to the Inland Rules: Inland Rule 15 differs from this rule — compare against 33 CFR 83.15 before answering a question that turns on which set applies.
COLREGs Rule 4
COLREGs Rule 4 — Application Rules in this Section apply to any condition of visibility. Relationship to the Inland Rules: Inland Rule 4 differs from this rule — compare against 33 CFR 83.04 before answering a question that turns on which set applies.
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