USCG Exam PracticeRule 17 — Action by Stand-on Vessel
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, when one of two vessels in sight of one another is required to keep out of the way, what is the primary obligation of the other vessel?
- A. Take early and substantial action to keep well clear
- ✓ Keep her course and speedCorrect
- C. Reduce speed and sound the danger signal
- D. Alter course to starboard immediately
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.17(a)(i) states that where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other shall keep her course and speed. The obligation to take early and substantial action belongs to the give-way vessel under §83.16.
Cited:33 CFR §83.17