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    Part B/III, Conduct in restricted visibility

    Rule 19, Conduct in restricted visibility

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    Vessels not in sight of one another in or near an area of restricted visibility must proceed at a safe speed adapted to conditions, have engines ready for immediate manoeuvre, and avoid an alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the beam.

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