USCG Exam PracticeRule 13 — Overtaking
You are uncertain whether your vessel is overtaking another vessel or in a crossing situation. Under the Inland Rules, you must:
- A. Treat the situation as a crossing situation and determine which vessel is the stand-on vessel.
- B. Sound the danger signal and await the other vessel's response before proceeding.
- ✓ Assume you are overtaking and act accordingly.Correct
- D. Reduce speed until the geometry of the situation becomes clear.
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.13(c) requires that when a vessel is in any doubt as to whether she is overtaking another, she shall assume that this is the case and act accordingly, keeping clear of the vessel ahead.
Cited:33 CFR §83.13