USCG Exam Practice · Rule 17 — Action by Stand-on Vessel
A stand-on vessel in a crossing situation finds that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone. What does the Inland Rule require the stand-on vessel to do at that point?
- AMaintain course and speed until the give-way vessel acts.
- BTake such action as will best aid to avoid collision.✓ correct
- CAlter course to starboard in accordance with the head-on rule.
- DStop engines and sound the danger signal.
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.17(b) mandates that when the stand-on vessel is so close that collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision. At this stage, action is mandatory, not discretionary.
Cited:33 CFR §83.17
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