A power-driven vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation on inland waters. She takes independent action under Rule 17(a)(ii) to avoid collision. The Rules specify that, if circumstances admit, the stand-on vessel shall NOT alter course in which direction?

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B. To port, for a vessel on her own port side — Inland Rule 17(c) (33 CFR §83.17(c)) provides that a power-driven stand-on vessel taking action in a crossing situation under Rule 17(a)(ii) shall, if circumstances admit, not alter course to port for a vessel on her own port side. This prevents both vessels from turning into each other.

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A. To starboard, for a vessel on her own starboard side

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C. Astern, by reversing propulsion

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D. To starboard, for a vessel on her own port side

A power-driven vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation on inland waters. She takes independent action under Rule 17(a)(ii) to avoid collision. The Rules specify that, if circumstances admit, the stand-on vessel shall NOT alter course in which direction?

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