give way vessel
The vessel that must yield to another vessel according to the navigation rules. Also known as the burdened vessel.
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GIVE WAY VESSEL: A term, from the Navigational Rules, used to describe the vessel which must yield in meeting,crossing, or overtaking situations.
Give Way Vessel - Vessel that must change course or stop. Never cut across the bow of stand-on vessel ...
The give way vessel sees the red light on the port side of the stand on vessel. The helmsman gives way to a red light by either turning away and showing a stern light (which is white), or by going around the stern of the stand on vessel.
Burdened Vessel:
or "Give way vessel " A boat required to keep clear of a vessel that has the right of way according to the applicable Navigation Rules ...
When two vessels approach each other and their paths are crossing. The boat with the other boat on its starboard side is the give way vessel and must yield.
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Horizontal members attached to the mast acting as spreaders for the shrouds ...
 See also: Navigation, Light, Boat, Running, Shore
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