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Part B — Steering & SailingEncounters
16
Action by give-way vessel
In plain language
Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
Full text of Rule 16
Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
Reproduced from the COLREGs 1972 (as amended) for study. Always verify against the official IMO publication.
Key points
- 1
Early and substantial — do not wait until the last moment.
- 2
Your action should leave no doubt in the other vessel's mind.
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