Power-driven A approaches the port side of power-driven B. A is considered the give-way vessel. As the give-way vessel, A must take EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action to keep clear and avoid crossing the stand-on vessel B. A must blow one short blast and alter course to starboard. B must blow one short blast - to indicate understanding - and maintain course.
What a load of s**t, have you just made all this stuff? Vessel B sounding one short blast means he is altering course to starboard too.
This is not the International Rules for the prevention of collisions at sea 1972!!!
Confusing much?
jamesrawes 2 days ago