USCG Exam PracticeRule 16 — Action by Give-way Vessel
Under Inland Rule 17(d), after the stand-on vessel takes independent action to avoid collision, which of the following remains true?
- A. The give-way vessel is relieved of her obligation to keep out of the way.
- ✓ The give-way vessel retains her obligation to keep out of the way.Correct
- C. Both vessels are now equally obligated to maneuver.
- D. The give-way vessel must sound the danger signal before taking any further action.
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.17(d) explicitly states that Rule 17 does not relieve the give-way vessel of her obligation to keep out of the way. The stand-on vessel's independent action does not transfer or cancel the give-way vessel's duty under Rule 16 (33 CFR §83.16).