17
Action by Stand-on Vessel
The stand-on vessel shall keep her course and speed, but may take action when it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not acting.
Rule 17 defines the obligations of the stand-on vessel.
a
- 1Where one vessel is required to keep out of the way, the other shall keep her course and speed.
a
- 1The stand-on vessel may however take action to avoid collision by her manoeuvre alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action.
b
When the stand-on vessel finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision.
c
A power-driven vessel which takes action in a crossing situation to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, not alter course to port for a vessel on her own port side.
Puntos Clave
1
Stand-on vessel initially maintains course and speed
2
May take avoiding action if give-way vessel fails to act
3
MUST act if collision cannot be avoided by give-way vessel alone
4
In crossing, do not alter to port for a vessel on your port side
Errores Frecuentes
Stand-on vessel altering course too early, confusing the give-way vessel
Failing to take action when the give-way vessel clearly is not acting
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