USCG Exam PracticeRule 15 — Crossing Situation
In a crossing situation governed by the Inland Navigation Rules, the give-way vessel shall, if circumstances admit, take which specific action with respect to the stand-on vessel?
- A. Reduce speed and pass astern of the other vessel
- B. Alter course to starboard and pass astern of the other vessel
- ✓ Avoid crossing ahead of the other vesselCorrect
- D. Sound one short blast and maintain course
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.15(a) specifically directs the give-way vessel to avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel if circumstances admit. The Rule does not prescribe a mandatory course alteration to starboard or a speed reduction in this context.
Cited:33 CFR §83.15