When overtaking another vessel, ensure you have a clear view of the water ahead and assess the speed and direction of both vessels. Signal your intentions clearly and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions. Pass on the appropriate side, usually the starboard side, and monitor the other vessel for any changes in course or speed. Always be prepared to take evasive action if necessary.
The vessel overtaking another vessel
The overtaking craft should give way, as the overtaking craft should be the one with the most control, as it is initiating the move.
When overtaking another vessel in darkness or reduced visibility, the overtaking vessel must keep a safe distance and maintain a proper lookout. It should also ensure that it follows the navigation rules, particularly the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), which dictate that the overtaking vessel must sound the appropriate signal and proceed with caution. Additionally, the overtaking vessel should avoid any sudden maneuvers that could confuse the other vessel.
When one boat is overtaking another, the overtaking boat should give way to the boat being overtaken. According to the nautical rules, the overtaking vessel is required to keep clear of the other boat, which is considered the stand-on vessel. This ensures safe navigation and prevents collisions on the water.
the PWC
the PWC
When a pleasure craft is overtaking another, the overtaking vessel must give way to the vessel being overtaken. This rule helps prevent collisions and ensures safe navigation on the water. The overtaking vessel should take appropriate action to avoid any conflicts and maintain a safe distance.
Keep clear... The power driven vessel should, if possible, maintain course and speed. The only rule for overtaking is that you keep your distance while overtaking
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.
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 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.