USCG Exam Practice · Rule 16 — Action by Give-way Vessel
Vessel A is the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The give-way vessel has failed to maneuver, and collision can no longer be avoided by the give-way vessel's action alone. What must Vessel A do?
- AContinue to maintain course and speed as required by Rule 17(a)(i).
- BTake such action as will best aid to avoid collision.✓ correct
- CAlter course to port since the give-way vessel is on her starboard side.
- DStop engines and wait for the give-way vessel to clear.
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.17(b) requires that when the stand-on vessel is 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. The obligation to maintain course and speed under §83.17(a)(i) is superseded at this point.
Cited:33 CFR §83.17
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