USCG Exam PracticeRule 15 — Crossing Situation
On the Western Rivers, a power-driven vessel is crossing the river. A second power-driven vessel is ascending the river on the crossing vessel's port side. Which vessel must keep out of the way?
- A. The ascending vessel, because she has the crossing vessel on her starboard side
- ✓ The crossing vessel, because she is crossing the riverCorrect
- C. The ascending vessel, because upbound vessels are always privileged
- D. The crossing vessel, because she has the ascending vessel on her port side
Why B 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 starboard-side rule in §83.15(a).
Cited:33 CFR §83.15