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sch.4-inc-sec-oc.2Rule 18 of the International Regulations is modified by including the following NSW special Rule—
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#### sch.4-inc-sec-oc.2 Rule 18 of the International Regulations is modified by including the following NSW special Rule—
Rule 18 of the International Regulations is modified by including the following NSW special Rule—
> > (1) In this special Rule, priority over sail signal means a signal displaying an orange diamond shape.
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> > (2) In addition to complying with the requirements of Rule 18, the operator of a sailing vessel must keep out of the way of, and keep a safe distance from, a vessel displaying a priority over sail signal.
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> > (3) If the operator of a sailing vessel is unable to comply with subrule (2) of this special Rule, the operator is to make that fact clear to the operator of the vessel displaying the priority over sail signal as soon as possible.
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> > (4) The operator of a vessel must not display a priority over sail signal without the written consent of the Minister.