Rules of the Road
International/Inland
Rule 2
Responsibility
(ETA: These are often referred to as the "Rule of Good Seamanship."
(a) Nothing in the rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew therof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these rules or of the neglect of any precaution which maybe required by the ordinary practice of seaman, or by the special circumstances of the case.
(b) In construing and complying with these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.
Both captains are responsible
Both boat operators are responsible for avoiding a collision by maintaining a proper lookout, following the rules of navigation, and taking evasive action if necessary. It is essential for both operators to communicate with each other and maneuver their boats to prevent a collision.
Both boat operators are responsible for avoiding a collision. They should maintain a proper lookout, follow navigation rules, and take evasive actions if necessary to prevent a collision. Communication between the operators can also help in avoiding accidents.
The boater on the right is responsible for keeping watch to avoid a collision between two boats.
Both boat operators are responsible for avoiding a collision. The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea stipulate procedures for determining the give-way vessel and the stand-on vessel based on the vessels' positions and actions. Both operators must take action to avoid a potential collision.
They are each responsible, though NOT equally. If I am anchored properly & you collide with me, it's YOUR fault. If I am anchored properly & you lose power and are drifting into me, I am responsible to get out of your way or at least try to fend off safely. Your questyone does not indicate the specific condition of "Operating in the same general area".
Responsibility for a collision between two boats is typically determined by maritime law based on factors such as the rules of navigation, speed, right of way, and actions taken by the operators of the boats. Both operators may share liability depending on the circumstances surrounding the collision. It is advisable to contact the relevant maritime authority to investigate and determine fault.
The operator of the boat
Both! While one might have the right of passage, avoiding a collision is ALWAYS EVERYBODYS responsibility. No Skipper is ever allowed to ram another boat If he can avoid it.
Rules of the road. Just as with cars, there are rules set up so that one person realizes they are in the wrong and can take corrective action. For example, with boats and cars, if you are backing up you have no rights and have to take the responsility to make sure there are no others in your path. Interestingly, rule #1 is "Avoid collisions at all costs."So even if you are in the right as far as the rules of the road go, if you do nothing to avoid a collision, and a collision results, you can be held equally responsible for not following rule #1.
Both! While one might have the right of passage, avoiding a collision is ALWAYS EVERYBODYS responsibility. No Skipper is ever allowed to ram another boat If he can avoid it.
Both! While one might have the right of passage, avoiding a collision is ALWAYS EVERYBODYS responsibility. No Skipper is ever allowed to ram another boat If he can avoid it.