overtaking vessel

overtaking vessel
A vessel approaching another vessel from astern which continues to be an overtaking vessel until she has passed clear of the vessel overtaken. The Lackawanna (CA2 NY) 119 F2d 666. See overtaking and passing.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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