USCG Exam PracticeRule 17 — Action by Stand-on Vessel
Under Inland Rule 17, a stand-on vessel is permitted to take independent action to avoid collision. When may she take this action?
- A. Only after sounding the danger signal
- B. Only when collision is already unavoidable
- ✓ As soon as it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate actionCorrect
- D. Only after the give-way vessel has altered course
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.17(a)(ii) states the stand-on vessel may take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone as soon as it becomes apparent that the vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action in compliance with the Rules.
Cited:33 CFR §83.17