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Protest Conclusions

Conclusions for protests

Part 2 Preamble – IRPCAS / Government Right-of-Way Rules

Wording

When X met Y who was not sailing under RRS Part 2, X failed to comply with [the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCAS)] [the government right-of-way rules], as required by the preamble to RRS Part 2.

Applicable scenarios

  • Boat not under Part 2 – IRPCAS or government rules apply

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