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.
The overtaken vessel is ALWAYS the "stand-on" vessel, ALWAYS! Please refer to Rule 13 of the International Rules of the Road, AKA 72 COLREGS.
The overtaken vessel is ALWAYS the "stand-on" vessel, ALWAYS! Please refer to Rule 13 of the International Rules of the Road, AKA 72 COLREGS.
You are operating a motorboat. You hear one prolonged blast from the horn of another vessel. What should you do?
A boat operator should alter their course and keep clear of another vessel when overtaking another vessel, when navigating in narrow channels where the other vessel has the right of way, or when approaching a vessel that is restricted in its ability to maneuver. Additionally, if another vessel is displaying any signals indicating it is constrained by draft or operating under sail, the boat operator should take measures to avoid a collision. It's essential to prioritize safety and adhere to navigation rules.
The vessel overtaking another vessel
You are about to be passed and should maintain course and speed
If you are operating a motorboat and your motorboat is being overtaken by a sailboat, you should maintain present course and speed. The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel, regardless of whether it is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel. The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.
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Proceed with caution.
The standard answer is constant bearing. As soon as a another vessel is sighted at sea, you take a compass bearing on it, and you keep on taking compass bearings. If the bearing does not change, you are on a collision course. If it's on your port side, do nothing. If it's on your starboard side, give way by changing speed or course.
throw your cat on the anchor and keep going.