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

    Rule 18, Responsibilities between vessels

    Plain English

    Sets the pecking order: a power-driven vessel keeps out of the way of a sailing vessel, which keeps out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing, which keeps out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre or not under command.

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