If you are the stand-on vessel, your duty is to maintain course and speed so as to provide a predictable object which the give way vessel can avoid. You must not take any action which would impede the give way vessel from carrying out his obligation to keep clear. In the event however, that the give-way vessel fails to alter course or speed to keep clear, then the stand -on vessel shall take such action necessary to avoid a collision.
The vessel being "overtaken" is the stand-on vessel. The vessel "overtaking" is the give-way vessel.
When a sailing vessel and a pwc are meeting head on the sailing vessel is the stand on vessel.
Powerboat
When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat, the powerboat is the stand-on vessel. (Ref: SB-29)
When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat, the powerboat is the stand-on vessel. (Ref: SB-29)
the vessel being overtaken
a vessel which keep its course and speed but with caution.
Rule 17Action by stand on vessel(a) (i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other (The stand on vessel) shall keep her course and speed.Please refer to the link provided below.
Rule 17Action by stand on vessel(a) (i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other (The stand on vessel) shall keep her course and speed.Please refer to the link provided below.
Rule 17Action by stand on vessel(a) (i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other (The stand on vessel) shall keep her course and speed.Please refer to the link provided below.
When a sail boat overtakes a power boat the power boat is the stand on vessel.
When it's the least maneuverable vessel in the encounter.