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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?

  1. A. Yes, once the stand-on vessel maneuvers, the give-way vessel's obligation is suspended
  2. B. Yes, but only if the stand-on vessel sounds the appropriate signal
  3. No, the give-way vessel remains obligated to keep out of the wayCorrect
  4. 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.

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