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

    Rule 15, Crossing situation

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    When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel that has the other on her starboard side must keep out of the way and, if circumstances allow, avoid crossing ahead.

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