Both boat operators are responsible for avoiding a collision by maintaining a proper lookout, following the rules of navigation, and taking evasive action if necessary. It is essential for both operators to communicate with each other and maneuver their boats to prevent a collision.
Both vessels are responsible for avoiding a collision. This means that both vessels must take action to prevent a collision from occurring, following the rules and regulations of navigation at sea. Collision avoidance measures typically involve communication, maintaining a proper lookout, and taking evasive maneuvers when necessary.
Both boat operators are responsible for avoiding a collision. The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea stipulate procedures for determining the give-way vessel and the stand-on vessel based on the vessels' positions and actions. Both operators must take action to avoid a potential collision.
Give-way vessel
Give-way vessel
The stand- on boat may vary depending on the situation. The rules for avoiding collisions are guidelines.
Rules of the RoadInternational/InlandRule 2Responsibility(ETA: These are often referred to as the "Rule of Good Seamanship."(a) Nothing in the rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew therof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these rules or of the neglect of any precaution which maybe required by the ordinary practice of seaman, or by the special circumstances of the case.(b) In construing and complying with these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.
They are each responsible, though NOT equally. If I am anchored properly & you collide with me, it's YOUR fault. If I am anchored properly & you lose power and are drifting into me, I am responsible to get out of your way or at least try to fend off safely. Your questyone does not indicate the specific condition of "Operating in the same general area".
Per SWITRS: The one element or driving action, which, in the officer's opinion, best describes the primary or main cause of the collision.
for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
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.