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OPERATION
Navigational Rules
Rule 2
Rule 2 is “The General Prudential Rule” of the International Rule. This rule states that all operators have the responsibility of taking action to avoid a collision. All vessels involved in a potential collision become
Encountering Vessels
There are three main situations in which you may encounter other vessels:
SOvertaking (passing)
SMeeting (approaching another vessel
SCrossing (traveling across another vessel’s path)
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Meeting Vessels
When meeting another power vessel
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