Generally the overtaking boat is the give way vessel depending on circumstances.
The boat overtaking the other boat is the give way vessel.
In a situation where one boat is overtaking another, the overtaking boat is required to give way. This is because the overtaken boat has the right of way, as it is considered to be on a steady course. The overtaking vessel must ensure that it passes safely without hindering the movement of the boat being overtaken.
Rule 13-International Overtaking (a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the rules of this section any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken . In other words the vessel being overtaken is the stand-on vessel and the overtaking is the giveway vessel.
Rule 13-International Overtaking (a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the rules of this section any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken . In other words the vessel being overtaken is the stand-on vessel and the overtaking is the giveway vessel.
Overtaking boats are give-way boats
faster boat
Go around on either side is the action that is required of Boat A while overtaking Boat B in darkness or reduced visibility.
the one on the port
No, not always but usually
An overtaking boat always gives way to the boat being overtaken
I would add that a smaller boat overtaking a larger boat or ship should always give way or alter its course because a larger boat or ship cannot quickly slow down or change its course. The larger vessel already underway should continue, without the added concern of an overtaking smaller boat causing a collision.
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