In a crossing situation, what should the stand-on vessel do if the other vessel fails to take evasive action?

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In a crossing situation, what should the stand-on vessel do if the other vessel fails to take evasive action?

In a crossing situation, the vessel with the stand-on obligation keeps its course and speed, giving the other vessel the opportunity to avoid. However, if the other vessel fails to take evasive action, the stand-on vessel must take action to prevent a collision. This means continuing on your chosen path until it becomes clear the other vessel will not maneuver, then executing a safe, timely adjustment (such as altering course or reducing speed) to ensure clearance. The other options would either involve unnecessary or improper actions by the stand-on vessel or imply surrendering the right of way, which isn’t how COLREGS dictate safe navigation.

In a crossing situation, the vessel with the stand-on obligation keeps its course and speed, giving the other vessel the opportunity to avoid. However, if the other vessel fails to take evasive action, the stand-on vessel must take action to prevent a collision. This means continuing on your chosen path until it becomes clear the other vessel will not maneuver, then executing a safe, timely adjustment (such as altering course or reducing speed) to ensure clearance. The other options would either involve unnecessary or improper actions by the stand-on vessel or imply surrendering the right of way, which isn’t how COLREGS dictate safe navigation.

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