These rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels., The word "vessel" includes every description of water craft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water., Rules in this section apply in any conditions of visibility., Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing, Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid a collision, Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists, A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit or the channel or fairway which lies on her starboard side as is safe and practicable., This rule applies to traffic separation schemes adopted by the organisation and does not relieve any vessel of her obligation under any other Rule:,

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