Rules of the Road · Steering & Sailing — Crossing
In a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels, the give-way vessel is the one that:
- AHas the other on her own starboard side✓ Correct
- BHas the other on her own port side
- CIs the larger vessel
- DIs making the higher speed
Explanation
When two power-driven vessels are crossing, the vessel that has the other on her own starboard side must keep out of the way and avoid crossing ahead.
Authority: COLREGS/Navigation Rules, Rule 15
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