‘EVERY VESSEL SHALL AT ALL TIMES MAINTAIN A PROPER LOOKOUT” “所有船舶在任何时候都应保持正规了望”
This is the most important rule, and it sounds easy, but remember to keep an all-round watch. On sailing boats there is usually a blind spot behind the jib that you need to be aware of.
At sea, everyone has an equal responsibility to avoid collision. If someone doesn’t give way for you when they should, then it’s up to you to move out of the way!