"abaft the beam" - a relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow: "two points abaft the beam, starboard side". That would describe "an object lying 22.5 degrees toward the rear of the ship, as measured clockwise from a perpendicular line from the right side, center, of the ship, toward the horizon.
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Rules of the Road: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel which detects by...
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In restricted visibility you should always avoid altering course toward a vessel, No?
Rule 19 (d)(i)(ii) Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility