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There are general rules for which vessel should give way but circumstances dictate which vessel does give way and which one stands on.

For instance, there are many occasions when a sailing vessel not only should but must give way to a power driven vessel. A few examples are as follows.

If the power driven vessel is:
Engaged in fishing
Engaged in diving operations
Not under command
Has restricted manouverability due to its draught.
Has right of way.

See the link below for Rules for Preventing Collisions at Sea for a more comprehensive collection.

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