USCG Exam Practice · Rule 16 — Action by Give-way Vessel
In a crossing situation on inland waters, which vessel is the give-way vessel?
- AThe vessel that has the other on her port side.
- BThe vessel that has the other on her starboard side.✓ correct
- CThe vessel with the lesser maneuverability.
- DThe vessel that is the faster of the two.
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.15(a) specifies that when two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side shall keep out of the way. That vessel is the give-way vessel and must comply with Rule 16.
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