USCG Exam PracticeRule 17 — Action by Stand-on Vessel
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, when the stand-on vessel takes independent action under Rule 17(a)(ii), what effect does this have on the give-way vessel's obligations?
- A. The give-way vessel is relieved of her obligation to keep out of the way
- B. The give-way vessel must immediately stop her engines
- ✓ The give-way vessel retains her obligation to keep out of the wayCorrect
- D. Both vessels assume equal responsibility for collision avoidance
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, even after the stand-on vessel has taken independent action.
Cited:33 CFR §83.17