In a crossing situation on the water, the vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision is called the "give-way vessel." This vessel must yield to the other vessel, known as the "stand-on vessel," which has the right of way. The give-way vessel must take appropriate measures to ensure safety and avoid a collision.
Give-way vessel
Give-way vessel
Geurie crossing loop collision happened in 1963.
Both vessels are required to maintain their speed and course in a crossing situation, allowing the stand-on vessel to maintain its course and the give-way vessel to take the appropriate action to avoid a collision.
Exeter crossing loop collision happened on 1914-03-13.
In a crossing situation, the vessel that must maintain its course and speed (Vessel B) is referred to as the "stand-on vessel." This vessel is required to continue on its current path while the other vessel (the give-way vessel) is expected to take action to avoid a collision. The stand-on vessel has the right of way under maritime navigation rules.
The stand- on boat may vary depending on the situation. The rules for avoiding collisions are guidelines.
In this instance the sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of the vessel it is overtaking. Once the overtake is in progress, the situation cannot become a crossing situation. However, at all times either vessel has a responsibility to take action to avoid a collision.
The highest chance for a collision is at intersections where vehicles are crossing paths. Drivers need to be especially cautious and follow traffic laws to reduce the risk of a collision in these areas.
In this instance the sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of the vessel it is overtaking. Once the overtake is in progress, the situation cannot become a crossing situation. However, at all times either vessel has a responsibility to take action to avoid a collision.
In this instance the sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of the vessel it is overtaking. Once the overtake is in progress, the situation cannot become a crossing situation. However, at all times either vessel has a responsibility to take action to avoid a collision.
stand-on boat