USCG Exam PracticeRule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision
If necessary to avoid collision or to allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall take which of the following actions?
- A. Alter course to starboard and maintain speed
- B. Sound five or more short blasts
- ✓ Slacken speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsionCorrect
- D. Proceed at a safe speed and maintain course
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.08(e) specifically authorizes slackening speed or taking all way off by stopping or reversing propulsion when necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation. The other options are not prescribed by Rule 8 for this circumstance.
Cited:33 CFR §83.08(e)