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Crossing — You Are Give-Way (Rule 15 / 16)

Clear visibility. A power-driven vessel is on your STARBOARD side, crossing from right to left.

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Scenario briefing

Clear visibility. A power-driven vessel is on your STARBOARD side, crossing from right to left. Rule 15: you shall keep out of the way and, if circumstances permit, avoid crossing ahead of her. Rule 16: take EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action substantial starboard turn to pass astern.

Applicable COLREG rule(s)

Rule 15 — referenced in this scenario. Practising this scenario reinforces correct application under realistic time pressure.

Rule 16 — referenced in this scenario. Practising this scenario reinforces correct application under realistic time pressure.

Rule 8 — referenced in this scenario. Practising this scenario reinforces correct application under realistic time pressure.

Why it matters

COLREG knowledge is the foundation of safe ship handling. Most maritime collisions happen because watchkeepers either misidentified the situation, applied the wrong rule, or acted too late. This scenario lets you train pattern recognition + correct response under time pressure — the exact skill the rules are designed to support. RYA, Yachtmaster, STCW and most national exams expect you to apply COLREGs reflexively, not just recite them.

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