33 U.S.C. § 2015
Section 2015 · Crossing situation (Rule 15)
Current version, with additions and removals from the December 24, 1980 version.
Current — October 19, 1996
As of December 24, 1980
(a) Vessel which must keep out of the other vessel's way
(a) Vessel which must keep out of the other vessel's way
When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
(b) Vessels crossing river
(b) Vessels crossing river
Notwithstanding paragraph (a), on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or water specified by the Secretary, a vessel crossing a river shall keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel ascending or descending the river.
Notwithstanding paragraph (a), on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or water specified by the Secretary, a power-driven vessel crossing a river shall keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel ascending or descending the river.