(1)Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken;(2)A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam. That is, in such a position with reference to the vessel she is overtaking, that at night she would be able to see only the stern light / towing light of that vessel but neither of her sidelights; and(3)Any subsequent alteration or bearing between two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these rules or relieve her duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally passed and cleared.
