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Steering and Sailing RulesSection II – Conduct of vessels in sight of one another AGENDA: Rule 11—Application Rule 12—Sailing Vessels Approach Situations Rule 13—Overtaking Rule 14--Head-on Rule 15--Crossing Situations Rule 16—Action by the Give-way Vessel Rule 17—Action by the Stand-on Vessel Rule 19—Responsibilities Between Vessels Section III - Restricted Visibility (Rule 19) Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another When one vessel can be observed visually by another. Showing up on radar is not “in sight.” Rule 12: Sailing Vessels Rule 13: Overtaking The overtaking vessel shall keep out of the way of the vessel being passed. An overtaking situation exists when a vessel approaches another vessel more than 22.5 deg “abaft the beam”. When a vessel is in doubt as to whether she’s overtaking, she’ll assume she is, and act accordingly. Rule 14: Meeting (Head-on) Situation Rule 14 requires both power vessels to maneuver to starboard. An overtaking situation exists when a vessel approaches A meeting situation exists if two power vessels approach on reciprocal or near reciprocal courses. Rule 15: Crossing Situation The vessel that has the other on its starboard side is to keep clear. Avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel. At night the stand-on vessel sees the green sidelight of the give-way vessel, and the give-way vessel sees the red sidelight of the stand-on vessel. Rule 16: Action by the Give-way Vessel Take early and substantial action to stay out of the way of the stand-on vessel Rule 17: Action by Stand-on Vessel Maintain course and speed Take action if the give-way is not taking substantial action to avoid collision If risk of collision exists and if circumstance admit it, avoid altering course to port. Rule 18: ResponsibilitiesBetween Vessels Vessel not under command Restricted in ability to maneuver Vessel constra