USCG Exam Practice · Rule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision

A give-way sailing vessel is approaching a stand-on power-driven vessel. The stand-on vessel maintains course and speed as required. The situation deteriorates to the point where collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone. Under the Rules, what action is now required of the stand-on vessel, and does this relieve the give-way vessel of her obligations?

1. AThe stand-on vessel shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision; the give-way vessel is NOT relieved of her obligation to keep out of the way.✓ correct
2. BThe stand-on vessel shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision; the give-way vessel IS relieved of her obligation once the stand-on vessel maneuvers.
3. CThe stand-on vessel must maintain course and speed regardless; only the give-way vessel may maneuver.
4. DThe stand-on vessel must stop and reverse; the give-way vessel is relieved of all obligations.