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Safe speed

What is safe speed?

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A speed that lets you take proper and effective action in the conditions

Rule 6 makes safe speed depend on effective avoiding action and appropriate stopping distance in the live visibility, traffic, manoeuvrability, sea and hazard picture. Revise Lookout and Safe Speed Form One Control.

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