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.
The vessel overtaking another vessel
the vessel 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.
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The overtaking craft should give way, as the overtaking craft should be the one with the most control, as it is initiating the move.
The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the vessel that should give way. This means that the vessel that is being overtaken can remain on course.
When one boat overtakes another, the overtaking vessel is considered the give-way vessel no matter what it's powered by.
When one boat overtakes another, the overtaking vessel is considered the give-way vessel no matter what it's powered by.
When one boat overtakes another, the overtaking vessel is considered the give-way vessel no matter what it's powered by.
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.
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.
Unless the sailboat is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the powerboat is the give-way vessel.