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    Part B/II, Conduct of vessels in sight of one another

    Rule 13, Overtaking

    Plain English

    Any vessel overtaking another must keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken, regardless of vessel type. The overtaking obligation persists until finally past and clear.

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