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Old 08-23-2019, 09:55 PM   #89
Cal Coon
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Originally Posted by 8gv View Post
In these discussions it is important to consider that NOBODY has the "right of way".

There is a "stand on" vessel and a "give way" vessel.

Each is to perform their duties accordingly.

Unless there is certainty that no possibility of collision exists, each captain must assume that a collision is possible and perform their duties to avoid a collision.

The captain of the "stand on" vessel must avoid a collision even if the "give way" vessel does not give way.
Agreed. Common sense to me...
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