Rules of the Road · Action to Avoid — Rule 8 Not Impede
Under Rule 8(f), a vessel required not to impede the passage of another shall, when required, take early action to:
- ACross ahead of the other vessel
- BAllow sufficient sea room for the safe passage of the other vessel✓ Correct
- CSound the danger signal
- DIncrease to maximum speed and overtake
Explanation
A vessel required not to impede shall take early action to allow sufficient sea room for the other's safe passage. The obligation not to impede does not relieve either vessel of her other Rule obligations if risk of collision develops.
Authority: COLREGS/Navigation Rules, Rule 8(f)(i)
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