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The book examines incidents and covers; Nearly end on; Restricted visibility; Forestalling close quarters in restricted visibility; The role of VHF and harbor radio; The use and misuse of ARPAs; Avoidance of close quarters situations in clear weather; In extremis; Starboard bow meetings; Crossing meetings; Special circumstances; Converging, overtaking, crossing; Close overtaking; Narrow channels; Interaction; Getting underway; Collisions at pilot stations; At anchor; With tows; Not under command; Proper look-out; More crossing situations; Conclusion, Appendices and index. Over 90 cases examined and described A4 170 pages comprehensively illustrated with diagrams drawn from court proceedings and other authoritative sources.