A stand-on vessel finds herself so close to the give-way vessel that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone. What does Rule 17 require of the stand-on vessel at this point?

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C. She shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision — 33 CFR §83.17(b) mandates that when the stand-on vessel is so close that collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel alone, the stand-on vessel shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision. At this point, maintaining course and speed is no longer appropriate.

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A. She shall keep her course and speed until contact is imminent

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B. She shall sound five short blasts and maintain course

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D. She shall alter course to starboard in all circumstances

A stand-on vessel finds herself so close to the give-way vessel that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone. What does Rule 17 require of the stand-on vessel at this point?

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