USCG Exam PracticeRule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision
A vessel has taken action to avoid collision with another vessel. Under the Inland Navigation Rules, until what point must the effectiveness of that action be carefully checked?
- A. Until the vessels are on reciprocal courses
- B. Until the CPA has been reached
- ✓ Until the other vessel is finally past and clearCorrect
- D. Until the give-way vessel has resumed its original course
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.08(d) requires that the effectiveness of the action taken to avoid collision shall be carefully checked until the other vessel is finally past and clear. The obligation does not end at CPA or any earlier point.
Cited:33 CFR §83.08