Rule 15 — Crossing Situation

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)

RULE TEXT

When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.

PRACTICE SCENARIOS (6 available)

RULE 15 — CROSSING
Power-driven vessel crossing from your starboard side. Who is give-way?
Radar PPI — vessel plotting
RULE 15 — CROSSING
Power-driven vessel approaching from your port bow. Who is give-way?
Radar PPI — vessel plotting
RULE 15 — MULTI-VESSEL
Two contacts on your port side. Which gives way to you by Rule 15 (crossing)?
Radar PPI — vessel plotting
TEST YOURSELF ON Rule 15
6 interactive scenarios — radar PPI and bridge visual modes. 20-second timer per question.
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