Subject: Rules of the Road Question #8
From: DSK
Agreed on all points. The problem with the term "Right Of Way" is that
it's subject to misinterpretation by many. That's one reason why it's
been dropped from most of the ColRegs. 'Stand On' and 'Give Way' are
much clearer descriptive terms IMHO.
Fresh Breezes- Doug King
My feeling on this issue is that the term implies an absolute right on
someone's part, whereas the truth is that ALL vessels are tasked with taking
whatever steps necessary to avoid a collision, be they "stand-on" or "giveway".
Shen