13 - Overtaking

Question 1

When is a vessel considered to be overtaking?

Answer 1

When a vessel comes up with another vessel from a direction >22.5 degrees abaft her beam

Question 2

When a vessel is in any doubt if she is overtaking another…

Answer 2

She shall assume that this is the case

Question 3

Any alterations of the bearing between the two vessels…

Answer 3

Shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel.

Any alterations will be done until you are past and clear