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R30-7. Every vessel which is directed by these regulations to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, if circumstances of the case permit, avoid cross* ing ahead of the other vessel and shall, if necessary, slaken speed, or stop, or reverse, in addition to altering course as necessary to avoid the other vessel; sind the other vessel, if circumstances of the case permit, shall not alter course or speed until no further danger of collision exists.
R30-8. Every motorboat, when approaching or passing vessels under way or lying to or at anchor or made fast to the shore; or when approaching or passing piers, docks, or boathouses; or when approaching or passing persons in the water or using water skiis or surfboards; shall slacken speed to the extent necessary to avoid endangering persons or property by the effect of the motorboat’s wake.
R30-9. Where a motorboat operator’s vision is obscured by bridges or other obstructions ahead, or by sharp bends in a narrow waterway, or by fog or other weather conditions, the motorboat shall be operated at reduced speed such that the vessel can be stopped, if necessary, within the distance the operator or a lookout is able to see ahead.
R30-10. In narrow channels every motorboat shall, when it is safe and practicable, keep to that side of the fairway or mid-channel which lies on the starboard side of such vessel.
R30-U. In obeying and construing these regulations due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances which may render a departure from these regulations necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.
R30-12. Nothing in these regulations shall exonerate the operator of any vessel from the consequences of any neglect to carry and display lights as required by law; or of any neglect to keep a proper lookout; or of neglect of any reasonable precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of good seamanship or by the special circumstances of the case.
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