USCG Exam Practice · Rule 17 — Action by Stand-on Vessel
A stand-on vessel finds herself so close to the give-way vessel that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone. What does Inland Rule 17 require the stand-on vessel to do?
- AMaintain course and speed until actual contact occurs.
- BTake such action as will best aid to avoid collision.✓ correct
- CAlter course to starboard only, as required by Rule 14.
- DSound five short blasts and maintain course and speed.
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, the stand-on vessel shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision. The Rule does not limit her to a starboard alteration at this stage.
Cited:33 CFR §83.17
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