USCG Exam Practice · Rule 16 — Action by Give-way Vessel
The give-way vessel in a crossing situation has taken action, but the vessels are now so close that collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel's action alone. Under Rule 17(b), what is required of the stand-on vessel?
- AThe stand-on vessel must maintain course and speed until impact to establish fault
- BThe stand-on vessel shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision✓ correct
- CThe stand-on vessel shall sound five or more short blasts and maintain course
- DThe stand-on vessel is relieved of all obligations under the Rules
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.17(b) requires that when the stand-on vessel finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel's action alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision. Maintaining course and speed at that point is no longer appropriate.
Cited:33 CFR §83.17
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