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    Part A, General

    Rule 2, Responsibility

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    Nothing in the rules excuses any vessel, owner, master or crew from the consequences of neglecting the rules or any precaution required by ordinary practice of seamen. Departure from the rules is permitted only to avoid immediate danger.

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