USCG Exam Practice · Rule 15 — Crossing Situation
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, when two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, which vessel is the give-way vessel?
- AThe vessel that is the larger of the two
- BThe vessel that has the other on her port side
- CThe vessel that has the other on her starboard side✓ correct
- DThe vessel that is proceeding at the higher speed
Why C is correct
Inland Rule 15(a) (33 CFR §83.15(a)) states that the vessel which has the other on her starboard side shall keep out of the way. Size and speed are not factors in determining the give-way vessel in a crossing situation.
Cited:33 CFR §83.15
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