Rivers and Channels
A vessel must always be navigated on the right (starboard) side of a river or channel in the direction of travel.
Power-Driven Vessels Crossing
If a vessel approaches on your right (starboard) side, you must stop, slow down or change course so as to keep out of its way. (If a vessel approaches on your left (port) side, it should give way to you. Maintain your present speed and course unless it appears that a collision may occur.)
Sailing and Power-driven Vessels Crossing
Powered vessels normally give way to sail. However, in harbours and channels small sailing vessels must give way to large powered vessels that cannot easily manoeuvre. Sailing vessels must also give way to vessels engaged in fishing.
Power-driven Vessels Meeting Head-on
Each vessel must alter course to right (starboard) so as to pass on the port side of the other.
Vessels Overtaking
An overtaking vessel (including a sailing vessel) must keep well clear of the vessel being overtaken.
Action by give-way vessel
If you are required to give way to another vessel, take early and positive action so that your intentions are clear. Avoid making a series of small changes in speed or course that may not be readily apparent to the other vessel.
Action by other vessel
If another vessel is required to give way to you, ie, you have
a right of way, maintain your present speed and course unless
it is obvious that a collision may occur. In this case stop, slow
down or turn away.
