USCG Exam Practice · Rule 16 — Action by Give-way Vessel
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, when is the stand-on vessel first permitted to take independent action to avoid collision?
- AOnly after the give-way vessel has sounded a danger signal
- BAs soon as it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action✓ correct
- COnly when collision is imminent and unavoidable
- DOnly after the vessels have entered a close-quarters situation
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.17(a)(ii) permits the stand-on vessel to take action by her maneuver alone as soon as it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. The stand-on vessel need not wait until collision is imminent.
Cited:33 CFR §83.17
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