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Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the
way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and
substantial action to keep well clear.
Rule 17
(a)
Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other
shall keep her course and speed.
The latter vessel may however take action to avoid collision
by her maneuver alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her
that the vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking
appropriate action in compliance with these Rules.
(b)When, from any cause, the vessel required to keep her course
and speed finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided
by the action of the give-way vessel alone, she shall take such
action as will best aid to avoid collision.
(c)A power-driven
vessel which takes action in a crossing situation in accordance
with subparagraph (a)(ii) of this Rule to avoid collision with another
power-driven vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit,
not alter course to port for a vessel on her own port side.
(d)This Rule does not relieve the give-way vessel of her obligation
to keep out of the way.
