USCG Exam PracticeRule 17 — Action by Stand-on Vessel
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, does Rule 17 relieve the give-way vessel of her obligation to keep out of the way once the stand-on vessel takes independent action?
- A. Yes, once the stand-on vessel maneuvers, the give-way vessel's obligation is suspended
- B. Yes, but only if the stand-on vessel sounds the appropriate signal
- ✓ No, the give-way vessel remains obligated to keep out of the wayCorrect
- D. No, but the give-way vessel's obligation is reduced to avoiding a close-quarters situation only
Why C 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, regardless of any action taken by the stand-on vessel.
Cited:33 CFR §83.17