California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §255: A steam vessel going in the same direction as a steam vessel ahead of it shall not approach or pass within the distance of ten yards; and the steam vessel ahead shall not be so navigated as unnecessar
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A steam vessel cannot approach or pass another steam vessel ahead of it within ten yards when traveling in the same direction. The vessel ahead must not be navigated unnecessarily.
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