Rules of the Road
Crossing
Rule 15
When two power-driven vessels are crossing with risk of collision:
the vessel that has the other on its starboard side must keep out of the way
where circumstances admit, the give-way vessel should avoid crossing ahead
Inland nuance
Special provisions apply on certain rivers where vessels are crossing a river.
Do not teach "boat on the right always wins." Rules 9, 10, 13 and special circumstances can change the analysis.
