It is a tradition that all boats respond to distress signals in their vicinity. “A master of a ship at sea, which is in a position to be able to provide assista

It is a tradition that all boats respond to distress signals in their vicinity. “A master of a ship at sea, which is in a position to be able to provide assistance on receiving a signal from any source that persons are in distress at sea, is bound to proceed with all speed to their assistance.” [0] [0] https://www.sealaw.com/maritime-law-cruise-ships-and-assistance-for-distressed-boaters/ https://www.sealaw.com/maritime-law-cruise-ships-and-assista...