Rule 2

Question 1

2a

Answer 1

Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any vessel, owner, master, or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these rules, or of any neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.

Question 2

2b

Answer 2

In construing and complying with these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collisions and special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.