COLREGS Rules 15, 16 & 17 Explained | Crossing, Give-Way & Stand-On Vessel | Maritime Made Simple

COLREGS made simple! ⚓ In this video, we break down COLREGS Rules 15, 16 and 17 in a simple, practical and easy-to-remember way. These three rules are extremely important for understanding crossing situations, give-way vessel responsibilities and stand-on vessel actions. 📚 In this video: Rule 15 – Crossing Situation How to identify a crossing situation How to determine the give-way vessel Other vessel on your STARBOARD side → GIVE WAY Other vessel on your PORT side → STAND ON Avoiding crossing ahead Rule 16 – Action by Give-Way Vessel What does “early and substantial action” mean? Why small or delayed alterations can create confusion Keeping well clear Avoiding crossing ahead Practical bridge-watch considerations Rule 17 – Action by Stand-On Vessel 17(a)(i) – Keep course and speed 17(a)(ii) – When the stand-on vessel may take action 17(b) – When the stand-on vessel shall take action 17(c) – Why the stand-on vessel should not alter to port in the specified crossing situation 17(d) – Why the give-way vessel's responsibility does not disappear ⚓ The simple way to remember: RULE 15 → WHO GIVES WAY? RULE 16 → HOW DOES GIVE-WAY ACT? RULE 17 → WHAT DOES STAND-ON DO? The aim of Maritime Made Simple is to explain complex maritime concepts in the simplest possible way, with practical examples and clear diagrams. This video can be useful for: Anyone who wants to refresh their knowledge. If you find the explanation useful, like, subscribe and share it with another mariner who is preparing for exams or working at sea. ⚓ Maritime Made Simple — Complex Maritime Knowledge, Simply Explained. Hashtags #COLREGS #MaritimeMadeSimple #Rule15 #Rule16 #Rule17 #CrossingSituation #GiveWayVessel #StandOnVessel #MerchantNavy #Maritime #DeckOfficer #MMDOrals #ChiefOfficer #MasterMariner