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    The document discusses Rule 16 of maritime regulations, which states that vessels directed to keep out of the way of another vessel must take early and substantial action to remain well clear. It provides further context on the requirements for give-way vessels to take early action in ample time, take substantial action by altering course and/or speed, and keep a safe distance when passing another vessel.

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    The document discusses Rule 16 of maritime regulations, which states that vessels directed to keep out of the way of another vessel must take early and substantial action to remain well clear. It provides further context on the requirements for give-way vessels to take early action in ample time, take substantial action by altering course and/or speed, and keep a safe distance when passing another vessel.

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    The document discusses Rule 16 of maritime regulations, which states that vessels directed to keep out of the way of another vessel must take early and substantial action to remain well clear. It provides further context on the requirements for give-way vessels to take early action in ample time, take substantial action by altering course and/or speed, and keep a safe distance when passing another vessel.

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    Rule 16 - Action by give-way vessel

    Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of


    another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and
    substantial action to keep well clear.

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    Rule 16 - Action by give-way vessel

    n  Main measures by give-way vessel


    n  Take early action (in ample time)
    n  Take substantial action (course and/or speed)
    n  Keep well clear (pass at a safe distance)

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    Rule 16 - Action by give-way vessel

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    Rule 16 - Action by give-way vessel
    Substantial and early action

    Other Rules also refer to the same requirements:

    Rule 8:
    ‘’take early and substantial action’’
    The provisions of Rule 8 concerning action to avoid collision apply in any
    condition of visibility and must be complied with by vessels in sight of one
    another and in restricted visibility

    Rule 8 (d):
    Pass at a safe distance 4
    Rule 16 - Action by give-way vessel
    Substantial and early action

    Rule 12: sailing vessels

    Rule 13: all overtaking vessels

    Rule 14: both power-driven vessels in a meeting situation

    Rule 15: power-driven vessel crossing another power-


    driven vessel approaching from starboard

    Rule 18: Responsabilities between vessels


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    Rule 16 - Action by give-way vessel
    Do not confuse ‘’keep out of the way’’ with ‘’not to impede’’

    ‘’Keep out of the way’’ applies as soon as


    risk of collision between two ships starts to materialize

    −  when there is a risk of collision


    −  the give-way vessel must take action to avoid it

    ‘’Not to impede’’ applies before


    risk of collision appears

    −  the vessel takes action so that…


    −  no risk of collision starts to develop
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    Rule 16 - Action by give-way vessel
    May not impede

    Rule 9 - Narrow channels Rule 10 - TSS


    •  Vessel less than 20m •  Vessel of less than 20m
    •  Sailing vessel •  Sailing vessel
    •  Vessel engaged in fishing •  Vessel engaged in fishing
    •  Crossing vessel

    Rule 18 - Responsabilities between vessels


    Any vessel other than NUC or restricted in ability to
    manœuvre must avoid impeding a vessel constrained by
    her draught
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