In a crossing situation under COLREGS, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?

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In a crossing situation under COLREGS, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?

In a crossing situation, the vessel that has the other vessel on its port side is the stand-on vessel. The stand-on should maintain course and speed, continuing to watch for any unsafe actions by the other vessel. The give-way vessel is the one that has the other vessel on its starboard side and must take early action to avoid collision. If it becomes clear that the stand-on vessel is not taking appropriate action, or a risk of collision remains, the stand-on may also maneuver to avoid. Since the other vessel is on the stand-on vessel’s port side, the stand-on vessel is the one described.

In a crossing situation, the vessel that has the other vessel on its port side is the stand-on vessel. The stand-on should maintain course and speed, continuing to watch for any unsafe actions by the other vessel. The give-way vessel is the one that has the other vessel on its starboard side and must take early action to avoid collision. If it becomes clear that the stand-on vessel is not taking appropriate action, or a risk of collision remains, the stand-on may also maneuver to avoid. Since the other vessel is on the stand-on vessel’s port side, the stand-on vessel is the one described.

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