California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §284: When steam vessels will inevitably or necessarily cross so near that by continuing their respective courses, there would be a risk of collision, each shall give right rudder, so as always to pass on t
What this law says, in plain English
Steam vessels approaching each other at risk of collision must each steer right to safely pass on opposite sides.
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When steam vessels will inevitably or necessarily cross so near that by continuing their respective courses, there would be a risk of collision, each shall give right rudder, so as always to pass on the port side of the other.
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