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USCG Exam Practice · Rule 16 — Action by Give-way Vessel

On the Western Rivers, two power-driven vessels are approaching each other. Vessel A is crossing the river; Vessel B is ascending the river. Which vessel is the give-way vessel?

  1. AVessel B, because ascending vessels have reduced maneuverability.
  2. BVessel A, because it has Vessel B on its starboard side.
  3. CVessel A, because a vessel crossing a river keeps out of the way of a vessel ascending or descending.✓ correct
  4. DVessel B, because descending vessels have the right of way over all other traffic.

Why C is correct

33 CFR §83.15(b) provides that on the Western Rivers, a power-driven vessel crossing a river shall keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel ascending or descending the river, notwithstanding the general crossing rule in §83.15(a).

Cited:33 CFR §83.15

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