On the Western Rivers, two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal courses. Vessel A is proceeding downbound with a following current; Vessel B is upbound. Which statement correctly describes their obligations under Inland Rule 14?

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C. Vessel A has the right-of-way, proposes the manner of passage, and initiates the maneuvering signals — 33 CFR §83.14(d) provides that on the Western Rivers a power-driven vessel proceeding downbound with a following current has the right-of-way over an upbound vessel, shall propose the manner of passage, and shall initiate the maneuvering signals prescribed by Rule 34(a)(i). This is an explicit exception to the standard head-on requirement of §83.14(a).

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A. Both vessels have equal standing and must each alter course to starboard

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B. Vessel B, as the upbound vessel, has the right-of-way and proposes the manner of passage

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D. The vessel with the greater length has the right-of-way regardless of current direction

On the Western Rivers, two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal courses. Vessel A is proceeding downbound with a following current; Vessel B is upbound. Which statement correctly describes their obligations under Inland Rule 14?

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