burdened vessel

burdened vessel
Of two vessels approaching each other the "burdened vessel" is the one which is required by the rules of navigation to keep out of the way of the other vessel. The Knoxville City (CA 9 Cal) 112 F2d 223.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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