Rule 15 - Crossing Situation
Overview
Rule 15 describes crossing situations between two power-driven vessels.
The rule defines which vessel shall keep out of the way, and the actions that should be avoided in such situations.
Rule 15 - Crossing Situation
When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
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