When may special circumstances require departing from a Navigation Rule?

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  1. To avoid immediate danger
  2. To shorten every trip
  3. Whenever another route looks easier

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References

  1. 33 CFR 83.02 Responsibility Rule 2 www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/chapter-I/subchapter-E/part-83/subpart-A/section-83.02 Checked 2026-10-09.

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