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

    Rule 17, Action by stand-on vessel

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    The stand-on vessel must keep her course and speed, but may take action to avoid collision as soon as it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action, and must do so when collision cannot be avoided by give-way action alone.

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