USCG Exam Practice · Rule 16 — Action by Give-way Vessel
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the primary obligation of a vessel directed to keep out of the way of another vessel?
- ATake early and substantial action to keep well clear.✓ correct
- BMaintain course and speed until the stand-on vessel maneuvers.
- CSound the appropriate whistle signal and then alter course.
- DReduce speed only if the other vessel is within half a mile.
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.16 states that every vessel directed to keep out of the way shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear. There is no provision allowing the give-way vessel to wait for the stand-on vessel to act first.
Cited:33 CFR §83.16
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