COLREG Actions Stand On Give Way Vessels - simple IRPCS how to guide 

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The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea apply to all vessels on the high sea and all waterways connected therewith.
"Vessel" includes every description of watercraft used or capable of being used on the water, including
• small boats
• sailboats
• motor boats
• pleasure boats
• commercial boats
• ships
• jetski
• seaplanes
This is international law - it does apply to you!
• what actions are required to avoid close quarters situations and risk of collision
• your legal obligations and those of the other vessels involved
• Persons in charge of vessels both commercial or recreational must have the knowledge and fully understand:
You must understand:
• Assessing the Risk
• Who Gives Way?
• What action to take to avoid a collision
• You must avoid a collision by taking clear and obvious actions.
• Always use a safe speed.
The first question is "Does a risk of collision exist?"
If there is a risk, then both skippers have responsibilities.
One is deemed the "stand on" vessel and the other the 'give way' vessel.
However, there is no absolute right and wrong and you both have a duty to avoid a close quarters situation or a collision.
Crossing situation
The stand on vessel should hold its course and speed
She should also carefully monitor what action the "give way" vessel is taking and ask if it is enough action.
The give way vessel should alter it's course and/or speed to stay well clear of the "stand on" vessel.
Give way or stand-on?
You are the "give way" vessel in a crossing situation if you see the other craft approaching from the starboard (right) side. At night you would see the red side light of the other vessel.
You are the "stand on" vessel in a crossing situation if you see the other craft approaching from your "port side" (left) . At night you would see the green side light of the other vessel.
Overtaking
An overtaking vessel (one which falls within an arc of 135° at the rear of the craft being overtaken) must keep well clear of the vessel it is overtaking.
The vessel being overtaken must maintain its course and speed until finally past and clear.
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