USCG Exam PracticeRule 15 — Crossing Situation
Under Inland Rule 15, the give-way vessel in a crossing situation shall, if circumstances permit, take which specific action?
- A. Reduce speed and maintain course
- B. Alter course to starboard and pass astern of the stand-on vessel
- ✓ Avoid crossing ahead of the other vesselCorrect
- D. Sound one short blast and alter course to port
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.15(a) specifies that the give-way vessel shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel. The Rule does not prescribe a specific maneuver such as altering to starboard; it prescribes the outcome of not crossing ahead.
Cited:33 CFR §83.15