Rules of the Road · Steering & Sailing — Crossing Restriction
Rule 15 additionally provides that the give-way vessel in a crossing situation shall, if circumstances permit:
- ACross ahead of the other vessel
- BSound the danger signal
- CIncrease to maximum speed
- DAvoid crossing ahead of the other vessel✓ Correct
Explanation
The give-way vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel — typically by altering to starboard to pass under her stern.
Authority: COLREGS/Navigation Rules, Rule 15
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