A stand-on vessel in a crossing situation observes that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. Under 33 CFR §83.17, what action may the stand-on vessel take at that point?

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B. She may take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone — 33 CFR §83.17(a)(ii) permits the stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision by her own maneuver alone as soon as it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. This is a permissive authority, not a mandatory immediate stop.

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A. She must immediately stop her engines and take all way off

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C. She must alter course to starboard only

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D. She must wait until collision is inevitable before maneuvering

A stand-on vessel in a crossing situation observes that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. Under 33 CFR §83.17, what action may the stand-on vessel take at that point?

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